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62. The Dark Witch
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2022-05-06 11:36:03
Bella HamiltonOk, check in time! Josh just made the ultimate sacrifice for love. Allie has her wolf. They're MATES! And they're heading home. How are we all feeling at this point in this story? Thank you so much for reading along and dropping gems - your comments and reactions are the highlight of my day!
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