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CHAPTER 70

Author: Daniel Paul
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A Dire Warning

“ Hey, did anyone differently just get that? ” Vincent’s voice quivered slightly as he spoke into the comm- link, his tone low and critical.

“ Get what? ” Adrian asked, leaning forward, his eyes locked on the blinking device in his hand. “ You sound like you’ve heard something intimidating. ”

" It's a communication in law," Vincent replied, his voice catching on every syllable." It's not the usual ramble. I mean, read it —' The game is far from over. Prepare for the rush.' Who the hell sends something like that?"

Flora intruded, her tone soft but pigmented with solicitude," That communication felt so cold. Like the existent was going out of their way to remind us our fight is not over yet. I could not shake the shiver it gave me."

Lorne snarled in the background," Well, hell that is not assuring at all.However, also perhaps our adversaries are formerly cooking something over, If notoriety is issuing warnings. You all feel that too, yes?

Vincent's tone sustained as he c
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