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Chapter 77 – The Demon’s Blood

last update publish date: 2026-02-05 13:29:50

Caelan

The door shut with a quiet click, sealing us inside the strategy room.

No ears. No whispers. No distractions.

Just five men I trusted with my life—and now, maybe with something far bigger.

Ven stood to my left, arms crossed, tension etched into his jaw. On my right sat Hank and Samson. Across from me, two of our senior lieutenants—Breck and Zane. Both good fighters. Loyal. But not exactly known for open-mindedness.

I leaned forward, forearms braced on the table.

“Ronan isn’t here to recl
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