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152. Return

Author: RJ Cross
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In an instant, Sir Elijah suddenly grabbed me and protected me from unknown enemies. He looked back and forth, his muscles tensed.

"Hide, River," he growled.

“Sir Elijah, I can do this.” Even if he did not have to do that. Though I appreciate his efforts.

His hold on me tightened. I felt his claws elongating and some of the guests looked in our direction, with a confused expressions.

I gave them a reassuring smile and it was enough to return their gazes to what they were doing.

“Everyone must not show any hint of panic or the visitors of the Ceremony would sense if something is wrong,” the beta reminded.

Sir Elijah glared at Alpha Raphael which the latter did not mind. A bit.

“What a failure!” Sir Elijah whispered harshly. “You do not compromise the queen’s safety. Fix this. Tighten your security. Find the culprit. If another death will be added, I will make sure to punish you and all your officials,” Sir Elijah hissed.

“And who are you to do that? Huh?”

Beta Gavin tapped his
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suddine shirley
kmft. worst story never this story ain't going nowhere waste of time
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suddine shirley
kmft.worst this story ain't going nowhere waste of time
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Leah Hatcher
This story is a dead end. Usually the characters change their ways but River is still the same and the story is going nowhere. She’s childish in her thinking, etc. what’s the purpose?
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