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Chapter Twenty-Eight: The Challenge

Author: Raegan
last update publish date: 2026-01-16 17:57:49

Marina's Pov

I dragged Alia through the garden, my shoulder screaming in pain from the fall.

Guards were chasing us, shouting orders to each other. I could hear Ryan roaring from the window above, ordering them to catch us.

There was only one way to go.

Forward, into the great hall where hundreds of wolves were gathered.

I kicked open the side door and pulled Alia through, bursting into the celebration.

The music stopped instantly. Every head turned to stare.

I stood there bleeding from dozens
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