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Chapter 16: Cedric
CooperCedric will have to set aside his search for Tana again, to go find Troy and the new arena. I hope you enjoyed this bonus update. Regular updates occur Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
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The Arena Chapter 18: Cedric
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The next morning, I see him. Troy. He’s walking in with the leaders. So, he’s now hunting his own kind for the humans. And he thought he was Alpha material. I can’t help the snarl that starts in my chest. One of the warriors puts his hand on my shoulder. My head whips around as I bare my teeth. “Alpha. If you attack him now, we won’t be able to help all these supes. We all hate him, but we need to keep our heads.” I look at him more closely as I rein in my anger. He’s right, I need to focus, but not many would have had the guts to say that to me. “Are you related to Bastian, by chance?” “Half-brother.” He says with a smile. I tuck that knowledge away for later. I need a Gamma for my pack and this warrior may have just won himself the spot. I refocus my attention on the arena. Troy is here, and Tana might be here soon. If so, I have to speak to her. We watch as the spectators enter the arena. “Enjoy what little time you have left assholes.” One of my warriors says quietly. When
The Arena Chapter 20: Tana
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The Arena Chapter 21: Cedric
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The Arena Chapter 22: Tana
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The Arena Chapter 23: Cedric
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