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CHAPTER FORTY-THREE

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Donald's POV

The night air was heavy and smelled of pine trees and damp soil. Somewhere in the distance, a wolf’s howl echoed through the forest, making the stillness feel alive.

Each step I took was slow and deliberate, the crunch of dried leaves under my boots blending with the soft rustle of hidden animals retreating into the shadows.

The moon hung low in the sky, its pale light casting long shadows across the path that led back to the estate. In my hands, I carried something far more than a surprise—it was the result of months of planning and a partnership I had never expected to forge.

“Do you understand what we have to do?” I asked, my voice calm but firm. Each word was sharp, cutting through the quiet like a knife. My eyes flicked to Mackenzie, who walked beside me. Her face was troubled, her steps hesitant, as though the weight of my words dragged her down.

She's Emilio's friend who got turned recently.

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