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Chapter 22: Moments Before Midnight
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Chapter 22: Moments Before Midnight
Cory sat staring into the dancing red, orange and yellow flames of the roaring camp-fire. The pack warriors had been extremely impressed to hear about how the Prince retrieved the Vermillion Sword before his first shift. That made him a formidable future alpha indeed. Hayden had been in such a good mood, he had allowed them to set up camp early just a few yards away from the Dale’s Veil. The Vermillion Sword was tucked into Hayden’s belt and the Prince had a certain spring in his step. Titan was overjoyed and more than a little intoxicated with ale. The Beta was recounting their tale of triumph for the umpteenth time. Even Sprout was in on the revelry.
Cory was the only one not thrilled at the moment. She continued to stare at the fire ignoring the festivities surrounding her. The pack warriors had begun to sing in unison, raising their glasses to
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