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35. RYDER

Author: Suzi de Beer
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

I could smell the tension in the air.

The town hall was filled to the brim with pack members. It seemed like everybody was already aware of what happened when Rowan showed up. News usually travelled fast around the pack which was good because everybody knew when to expect danger.

Keiran’s eyes locked with mine as he climbed the steps up to the stage.

I was still pissed at him for allowing Axel to give some of his blood to Cora. We weren’t sure how her body would react and we couldn’t stick around to find out.

What if she had a bad reaction?

What if his blood made her feel sicker?

I pursed my lips to swallow the growl before it could escape. Keiran was older, the alpha, and even though Cora was our mate, he was much wiser when it came to these types of things.

However, it didn’t mean that I would always follow his orders.

“She’s fine.”

My eyes snapped up to his.

“Stop overthinking things.”

He turned to face the crowd before I could utter a word. Clearing his throat, he waited un
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