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Chapter 38: Political Pressure
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2026-05-01 14:44:46Month four of Jasmina's pregnancy brought three official letters.
All delivered on the same day. All expressing "concern" about pack leadership.Jetstar laid them on Jasmina's desk one by one. His face was grim. "Mountain Ridge Clan. Eastern Vale Pack. Northern Frost Wolves.""That's four packs total counting River Stone," Jasmina said, touching her swollen belly. The baby kicked, agitated. "How coordinated is this?""Very. The letters arrived within hours
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