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Chapter 81: Shadows of Manipulation
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2024-10-02 12:02:25Lyra's POV
The pack house is eerily quiet in the aftermath of Elara's sacrifice. I stand at the window, watching as pack members move about in a daze, their eyes constantly drawn to the rift that still pulses ominously in the sky. The weight of our new reality presses down on me, making each breath a struggle.
A warm hand on my shoulder pulls me from my brooding. Xander's presence is both a comfort and a reminder of the impossible task before us.
"We need to talk," he says softly, his voice rough with emotion. "About what happened... about what Elara told you."
I nod, turning to face him. The raw pain in his eyes mirrors my own. "Where do we even begin?" I ask, my voice barely above a whisper.
Before Xander can respond, a crash echoes from down the hall. We exchange a quick glance before rushing towards the sound. What we find sends a chill down my spine.
Luna stands in the center of her room, surrounded by shattered furniture and torn books
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