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80. Kidnapping & Betrayal

Author: Hyagi_0z
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-17 02:26:54

Ethan’s P.O.V

The moment I arrived at the cabin, my heart damn near stopped. Almost all of my men were sprawled out, lifeless. A few were still breathing—barely—but it was clear they were hanging on by a thread.

Ignoring the carnage outside, I bolted into the cabin, searching for Claire. I could still catch traces of her scent lingering in the air, but no matter how thoroughly I checked—every room, even the basement—she was nowhere to be found. All that was left was an empty, slightly messed-up bed.

But among all the scents in the air, one stood out—completely foreign. It wasn’t one of my warriors. It wasn’t anyone from my pack. No, this belonged to someone else. And I had a pretty good idea of exactly who that bastard was.

This was beyond insane. I was supposed to be the one who could predict everything. Yet, the place I thought was the safest turned into a bloodbath for my people.

“Christopher Gale,” I growled, my fists clenching. “That son of a bitch actually had the nerve
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