I felt my emotional mood plunge into sub-zero temperatures, my voice dropping into a flat, irritated register as I asked, “Why hasn't your vessel returned to the Whitmore manor after all this time? Your clearance in that sector expired hours ago.”“Are you going to initiate a vanguard rescue or leave me to bleed?” Bianca shrieked, her voice cracking under immense terror. “I am your own family bloodline, Chika! Ronan is hunting my position; he literally wants to rip my heart out of my chest!”I let out a cold, cynical scoff against the receiver. “But your beast harbored an exceptional fondness for his rank, did it not? I assumed you were currently enjoying his sanctuary.”“Chika, if my life is extinguished in this ward, I am dragging your entire name down with me! I will pull your vessel straight into hell!” Before Bianca could finalize her hysterical threat, the satellite connection cut off with a sharp, static pop. Just before the audio feed died, my sharp ears caught the heavy, sync
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