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A meeting? I wasn't expecting that. I figured the last time we came together would be the last. Who would have thought Viktor and Marcus would be stupid enough to call for another truce meeting? Who was even gaining?

Last night, three of our warehouses were blown, and I knew it had to do with Aithan. They did it. Just to get back at us for the one we blew up. Even though I lied to Aithan that we weren't the ones, Viktor must have known the truth.

With three of our warehouses blown and two of theirs razed to the ground, I knew Marcus would wish to get back at them again. What I didn't expect was for us to attend another pretend truce meeting.

What do they hope to gain from this? Another round of burning? An attempt on Aithan's life like the last one? I knew my father would want the latter.

Marcus hadn't made a secret of how much he hated Aithan. I wouldn't even be shocked if he tried to attack him, which was why I always worked to know his moves. It was the only way I knew I could
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