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Chapter 45
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2026-05-06 14:00:16The Icy Deep
POV: Alpha Kaelen Blackwood
Thorne’s grip on my throat was like a vise forged of cold iron and dark magic. The vampire thrall wheezed, dark, necrotic blood bubbling over his lips and spilling onto my forearm. His crimson eyes glowed with a sick, triumphant light, entirely unbothered by the silver sword I had just driven completely through his heart.
He squeezed. My airway crushed shut instantly. My v
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