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Chapter 81

Author: Jane Doe
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Blakely

“You did what?!”

Draco at least had the care to wince at my shrill tone. Azrael on the other hand flashed me a smile that dripped with pride.

“We had no choice, tiny goddess. Drefan had an entire room full of phoenix flame. Enough to level a city of innocent people. Killing him and destroying the phoenix flame in the process was our only option.”

I shared a look with Orion, which was odd considering it seemed like we were on the same page for once. Neither of us knew what to do with the information Draco and Azrael had sprung on us not even fifty feet from the castle’s entrance.

I slumped into the carriages seat with a huff. “Casimir isn’t going to take the news of his brother’s death well, is he?”

Draco shook his head. Despite his pale face and the blood-soaked bandages wrapped around his torso, Azrael’s lips tipped up in a crooked grin.

“He’ll likely want revenge.”

“That’s great,” I muttered. “Let’s make sure you live long enough to see it.”

Peeling the mask off my f
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In This Chapter: Azrael: God of the Wolves. Orion: God of the Mages. Draco: God of the Lycans. Hemlock: God of Poison. Casimir: God of Trickery. Drefan: God of Madness. Ismene: Goddess of Wisdom and Knowledge. Rosalind: Goddess of Beauty. Check out my newest book, Lycans of Lunar Isle! It has werewolves, witches, dark romance, forbidden love, and much more!

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great chapter
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I’m in love with all her mates! I like Az’s personality the most tho. Loving the new book you started, absolutely addicted!
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