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Chapter 78: The Weight of It All

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MIMA'S POV

“Come out. Whoever you are.” I said, facing the direction of the bushes.

I tightened my grip on my blade as the bushes rustled again. My body was tense, muscles tightened, ready to lash out if necessary.

I didn't have any more strength, my breath kept coming out in gaps.

I didn’t have time for distractions, yet here I was, staring down Kia’s sister and her mate as they stepped hesitantly from their hiding place.

I arched a brow at them, unimpressed. “You were following me.”

The woman swallowed, her mate stepping slightly in front of her as if to shield her from my irritation. “ We have been following you for a while. You just didn't notice. We saw you take out the shadows,” she admitted. “We want to fight on your side.”

I exhaled sharply, narrowing my eyes. “And I’m just supposed to believe that? You kidnapped me!”

She hesitated but held her ground, staring at me with begging eyes. She stepped forward and I took another one back, her mate walked in front of her to stop h
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