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2024-10-29 19:42:56Erik’s P.O.V
I paced the old hag’s cabin, glancing towards my mate Freya occasionally. She looked almost peaceful in her current state, yet I was beyond worried. It had been a week since she had down this magic. Kaelb growled in frustration at the fact there was nothing we could do to help her. Sighing I continued my pacing. Chuckling at just how insane life had become in such a short time.
Remembering back to last week when I was so excited to have my mate and child home, to think that the council’s appearance on my land would be the worst of it. Now, look at us. Vampire attacks every night, each progressivel
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