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chapter 24: Victor's Warning

Autor: Noura writes
last update Data de publicação: 2026-02-28 21:09:43

I told Marcus about Victor's call at dawn. He was already awake. Making coffee in the kitchen.

"They're coming for him," I said.

Marcus poured a second cup. Handed it to me. "Do you want to help him?"

"I don't know. He kidnapped me. My mother died because of him."

"But we need his testimony."

I wrapped my hands around the warm mug. "I know."

"It's not about forgiveness. It's about strategy. Victor has information no one else has. He was inside The Covenant. If he dies, we lose that."

"So we sav
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