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Chapter 171: poisoned true purpose

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Chapter 171: The Poison's True Purpose

Elena's POV

"We should wait until morning," I said, clutching Catherine's journal against my chest. "Theron needs his rest, and this can…"

"No." Kieran's voice was firm as he paced the length of my sitting room. "I thought the same thing at first, but Elena, this is too important. If Darius has been planning something this elaborate, if he's working with a witch and experimenting with magical poisons..." He stopped, running a hand through his dark hair. "T
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