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Chapter 148

Author: OYINDUN
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Asher

"You're yet to tell me what brought you to my pack." The vampire queen told me, as we stepped into her closed patio.

My gaze wandered towards the pots of aloe veras and peace lilies, which stood beside the screens that enclosed the space, adding a touch of serenity to the already quiet atmosphere.

Since it was day, the lights were put off, allowing the rays from the sunlight to bathe the room with warmth.

As I took in the sight of the blooming peace lilies, the vampire queen spoke again.

"Could it be that you've accepted the deal?" she asked, walking towards one of the single couches that stood in the middle, where she settled in, crossing her legs with her gaze fixed on me.

The fact that she had thought I would accept such a deal made a low guttural chuckle escape my throat.

As it trailed off, I walked towards the couch beside her and settled into it, taking the time to collect myself for the conversation I wasn't really yet ready for.

But it seemed I didn't have a choice but
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