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Chapter 59: Allies and Foes

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Desperate Measures

The strain of a hundred unsaid ideas filled the war room. Like an animal in a cage, Aiden paced back and forth while standing beside the table with his hands resting against the hardwood. His mind was racing, bouncing between the desire to protect the people he loved and the awful reality of their upcoming struggle.

With a clipped voice and obvious displeasure in every word, Aiden stated, "We can't face them alone." "We require allies. Damon is too powerful. We cannot continue to do this alone.

With his arms folded and a determined yet guarded gaze, Lucian leaned against the distant wall. And who would oppose Damon alongside us? The packs are terrified. Who would put themselves in danger to be on our side after everything he has done? He gave a headshake. We're not big enough. We're not strong enough.

Lucian's remarks caused Aiden's jaw to tighten. Even though he didn't want to hear it, he knew Lucian was correct. Everything that stood in Damon's way had been annih
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