The Lone Wolf
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While the women fought a war within, the men prepared for the storm outside.
Inside the ancient lodge, Aaron, Richard, Marcus, and Nick crowded around a crude map sprawled on a heavy oak table. Candlelight flickered against their faces, revealing the lines of exhaustion and the sharp gleam of resolve.
“The Blood Moon’s timeline has accelerated,” Marcus said, his voice flat. “The relic was apparently the last piece Lucien needed. He won't have to wait for the alignment anymore. Ophelia’s contact with it triggered an early convergence. Whatever the hell that means, but we’ve lost the advantage of time.”
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