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Chapter 32

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Katherine Lark's POV:

The gathering was held that evening.

The pack gathered in the open space near the main hall. The fires were lit around us and everyone were either standing or sitting in small groups. The lively voices of everyone filled the air too.

When I stepped into the area, a few heads turned in my direction. But this time, it felt different. Before unlike before, it was not heavy and full of judgment. Some of them even nodded at me while the others smiled in my direction.

"Good eve
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