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317. Nock the Arrow
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2024-10-29 19:42:56~ JESSE ~
Once they’d all settled back into their seats, Cazz raised his hand for their silence again, and the last of that rumbling chatter went quiet.
“Thank you for celebrating with us, brothers,” Cazz said with a smile. “But I’m sure, like me, you see how this creates an even greater sense of vulnerability for us, especially in light of the human network that threatens to undermine us. The Queen, being human, will need to be protected, not thrown into the fray.”
“But, her power is such an effective weapon—we all saw what you could achieve together, Cazz!” Cayn growled. “Females have been giving birth since the dawn of time. Yours will manage it, just as they all do.”
“I pray so,” he said omi
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