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Chapter 26 – Camp

Author: Jwgstout
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KELLEN

The camp had been split into three regiments, each one with a good mixture of warriors from each kingdom. The changelings and any other hybrids or hunters had been sectioned with their own teams. They were to purely concentrate on any monster that was present at the battle.

An old man, frail-looking, but with quick steps entered the main tent as I went over the provided maps and strategy Tobias, Rogue, and King Rostam had put together.

“King Kellen.” The old man announces, not asks, so I assume he knows who I am.

“And you are?” I put down the pen and ruler to measure the distance on the map and gauge the old man who stands at the tent entrance waiting for permission to enter.

“I am Chakor, a friend of Hunji’s.” He says with the dip of his head.

“The Skinwalker,” I remember Hunji telling us about him. I also remember Tawny telling us he had come to visit her just before her cubs were born. Taking a closer look, I could see his yellow eyes and the telltale sign of crescent-shaped
Jwgstout

Happy Saturday! Because I have missed quite a few days posting, I wanted to give you an extra one for the weekend. I hope you all enjoy your day. We are halfway through the book now and things are starting to move along. Is anyone else reading this battle or is it just me?

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I can not wait!! but I'm so worried lol xx
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