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Chapter 87

Author: Six Cats
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Fiona’s POV

“How’s Kai and Jin?” Lyn asked over the phone.

“All patched up and currently resting at my place.” Soren replied.

“Oh, thank fuck.” Lyn breathed, reclining deeper into the plush leather seats then expelled a heavy breath once more. This time in relief. “Fiona and I are on our way to your house as we speak.”

“Any news?”

“Oh, there’s a shit ton to on pack, trust me. But I can’t say anything on the phone so we’ll talk when we meet up.” Lyn answered.

“Alright. Until then.” Soren said in goodbye, ending the phone.

Mine rang a few minutes later and my heart stopped for a bit. I picked it up and stared at the caller ID and paled.

“Who is it?” Lyn asked.

“It’s Rowan. She’s been calling me all day but I’ve either ignored her calls or let it go to voice mail.” I turned to him with guilt and dismay. “What do I do? I don’t want to lie to her and I also can’t tell her the truth. It could put her in danger.”

Lyn stared at the vibrating phone in my hand and took it from me. Without
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