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Chapter 23: Into the Whispering Forest

Author: David George
last update publish date: 2026-07-08 20:42:50

Emilia's POV

The Raven Order’s warning hung over Willowbrook Academy like an approaching storm.

No one slept that night.

Teachers reinforced the magical barriers surrounding the campus while werewolf patrols guarded every entrance. Wizards worked alongside witches, weaving ancient protective spells into the academy walls.

For the first time in history, the three factions stood united.

Not because they trusted one another.

Because they shared the same enemy.

I stood alone on the balcony outside
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