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Chapter 33 - Surprises

Author: Ellie Scott
last update Last Updated: 2024-07-31 08:30:07
Julia POV

“What does that mean – a target on my back?” I asked, confused by the comment. Eric looked to Carter, before looking at me. “There is something I have not had a chance to tell you,” Eric said, before looking away from me. “What?” I demanded, feeling a wave of nerves roll over me. Eric looked back at me, “The men who are after you are rogues,” Eric said looking back up at me.

“What are rogues?” I asked, not clear what the issue was. Eric leans forward, “The wolves that attacked us the other night, were rogues. They are wolves who were banished from their own Packs, or they chose to leave their Packs,” he added. “Why would they be banished?” I questioned. “There are a variety of reasons for a rogue to be banished from a Pack; the bigger concern is why they are after you,” Carter stated.

I looked to all of them, “I feel like there is so much to learn,” I shared with them, feeling overwhelmed at everything that was com
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