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158. I Got The Message

Author: Eden Moon
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-14 10:05:47

CAST-

I unlocked the cellar door and stepped inside, shutting it behind me with a soft click as the lock slid back into place. The room was dark and damp, barely lit by the slant of light from the single high window, enough to see that Linc, still in his wolf form, on high alert. Lila stood beside him, tense and watchful.

I lowered myself to the ground, sitting cross-legged by the door. Linc was in control but just barely, muscles taut under his dark coat, his eyes gleaming under the faint light.

Lila looked me over. "You're not worried he'll tear you in half?"

I looked right at him. "Are you gonna hurt me?"

He huffed, his ears twitching back like he was considering it, then flopped onto his side with a sigh. His claws scraped the stone floor, but he made no other move. Lila was left the only one standing.

I shrugged and looked up at her. "Guess not."

She crossed her arms, still skeptical. "You were only gone a few minutes. That was… fast." Her eyes narrowed. "How'd you do it that q
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Kate Honey Di
I bet it’s Serena she hates Lila and loves phoebe
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Alva Cedeño
It BETTER NOT BE PHOEBE I SWEAR THAT HOMEWRECKING HOE BETTER NOT BE THERE!! lol I’m at the edge of my seat I love this book!
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