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41 - Shapeshifters
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2024-10-29 19:42:56***Naomi's POV***
"You and Matthew need to be careful and trust no one but each other. I have already lost two loved ones. I can't lose both of you too."
Elijah's words stirred concern within me as I followed Elder Theo. What did he mean by trust no one? And who are the two loved ones he mentions? One for sure was his mate —Matthew's mother—but who is the second person? Does he mean Morris' father? Was Elijah warning me of Elder Theo? Doesn't he trust him? He was his second appointed Beta. It made no sense whatsoever.
So many questions and so little answers.
Elder Theo pulled a bundle of keys from his grey dressing trousers and opened a section of the Library I hadn't seen yet. I enter th
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