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The War of the Royals - Chapter 72

Author: Michelle Barrett
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-04 09:43:18
MADDIE POV

Greta and I perform yet another honor ceremony for our fallen warriors. I always wish there was more I could do to honor these men and women who give their lives to the pack. I do ensure their families are taken care of financially. I watch over and make sure their children have the means to attend college or trade school, if that is what they want. I provide pack funded therapy to help with the whole family’s grief and any emotional struggles they may have.

It still doesn’t feel like it’s enough.

I can feel Josh’s eyes on me the entire time I’m up here placing the nameplates on our wall of honor. The few times I’ve looked over at him, I can see some big emotions washing over him. I can’t even begin to imagine how he’s feeling tonight. Everything must be just so overwhelming.

I like that I can see some of those emotions in his eyes though, despite not being marked yet. His face is incredibly expressive. I like it. It gives me a
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