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Chapter 12 – Fight!
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2023-01-28 10:14:31
JwgstoutWay to go Tawny!!! And let's think here, do we hate Crimson, or do we feel for him? because although he knows what the mate bond is, he doesn't fully understand it. And he doesn't know how to deal with his feelings. Or is that just an excuse?
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