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Chapter 76: The Gate That Should Never Open

Author: Ellis Carter
last update publish date: 2026-07-06 22:15:54

The grinding sound continued beneath the mountain, vibrating through the cavern until even the glowing river began to ripple more violently. Tiny fragments of crystal broke loose from the ceiling and scattered across the stone floor, their sharp echoes reminding Scarlett that whatever had been awakened was far older than the wolves now standing beneath the mountain.

Gideon remained frozen, his eyes fixed on the darkness beyond the underground river.

Scarlett had never seen fear settle over a pe
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