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CHAPTER 61

Author: Zeee Jibrin
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-30 18:40:02

The dawn broke with a hush, the sky painted in deep hues of red and gold, as if warning them of the blood that would soon be spilled. Lucas stood at the front of the united werewolf factions, a mix of dread and determination swirling in his chest. They were all here, gathered under one banner, ready to face Victor and his dark forces. The air was thick with anticipation, every heartbeat echoing the weight of the impending battle.

“Are we ready?” Lucas asked, his voice steady despite the storm of emotions brewing inside him. He turned to Elena, who stood beside him, her grip on the Heart of the Moon steady but her eyes betraying the fear within.

“As ready as we can be,” she replied, her voice barely above a whisper. “But we have to be cautious. Victor is more powerful than we can imagine.”

Seraphina stepped forward, her gaze sweeping over the assembled factions. “Listen up, everyone!” she called, her voice sharp and clear. “Today, we fight not just for ourselves, but for our future. We
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