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Chapter 21

Author: Six Cats
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-06 15:10:47

Sylvie’s POV

The name "Black Gold Group" rippled through Ray's mansion like a poisoned wave, turning the already tense atmosphere toxic. Pack members drew closer together instinctively, as if the mere mention of the organization might summon its shadows into their midst.

"The Black Gold Group?" Someone whispered, horror evident in their voice. "The same ones who destroyed the Red Moon Pack last spring?"

"And the Silver Creek Pack before that," another added. "They never leave survivors..."

"Except they did," I said, my voice cutting through the fearful murmurs. "Once. Seventeen years ago." My hands clenched into fists so tight my nails bit into my palms. "When they destroyed the Moonlight Pack."

The memories I'd suppressed for so long came rushing back: the sudden financial collapse, the mysterious accidents, the strategic "mistakes" that had left our pack vulnerable. And finally, that night – the night everything burned.

"The Black Gold Group doesn't just destroy packs," I continued,
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