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Chapter 43
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2024-10-29 19:42:56September 13th
Leo’s point of view
The next morning Cato dragged himself out of bed at 11 am. He appeared in the kitchen and slumped at the kitchen table, bags like suitcases under his eyes and his face sickly pale.
Ella rushed to him and lifted his chin, examining the bruise on his jaw.
“Thank the Goddesses Dad found you.”
He groaned and pushed her hand off him before resting his head on the table.
“Why did you do this?” Ella asked, “I thought we were past the drugs and trouble?”
“I don’t want to talk about it, Mom.”
“Jess has left the pack,” I said, “And you’re upset, I get it. But last night is not how you should deal with it.”
I poured the milk into the mug of coffee and carried it over to him. He refused to look up, even as I put my hand on his shoulder.
“And next time you sneak out without telling us wh
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