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Chapter 68
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2025-03-19 21:00:16POV: Mira
Battle erupted around us in a storm of snarls, steel, and desperate cries, the sun sinking low and painting the chaos in an eerie orange glow. Smoke mingled with the metallic scent of blood, and Newhaven trembled on the razor’s edge between survival and ruin.
Lucan and I fought side by side, our movements swift and synchronized. In wolf form, he was a streak of sinew and ferocity, amber eyes ablaze with conviction as he tore through the enemy lines. I stayed close, sword flashing in the dying light, each strike fueled by the knowledge of what was at stake.
“Behind you!” Lucan’s voice rang out above the cacophony. I whirled just in time to meet a mercenary’s blade, forcing him back with a hard slash. My lungs burned, heart pounding.
“Thanks,” I managed, my breath ragg
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