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Chapter 51: The Postponement

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Dawn broke over the combat circle, Jasmina stood at the edge, waiting. Heart pounding with the baby kicking.

The pack had gathered. Hundreds of wolves watching. Silent. Tense.

Erik stood as witness, holding the Old Codes book.

Lyanna was at the front with Elara and her women. Theo looked pale. Jetstar's jaw was clenched.

Everything was ready.

Except Marcus hadn't arrived.

Minutes passed. The sun climbed higher. Still no Marcus.

"Where is he?" Jetstar muttered.

"Maybe he backed down," Elara said
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