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Chapter 41: Testing the Bond
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Anja UlvenI hope you all had a great 4th of July yesterday if you're in the US. Any new thoughts on Jacinda after this chapter? Do you trust her, or do you think she's still playing games with them? Have a great rest of the week, and remember, share this book with your friends and family. Don't forget to leave reviews. When this book hits 10 reviews I'll release a bonus chapter (or possibly more!) I've also started updating my In***gr** account again with images of characters from the story, so don't forget to check it out if you haven't already. Much Love, Anja <3
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The Luna's Family Secret Chapter 43: A Memory or A Dream?
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The Luna's Family Secret Author Update!
I'm so sorry that I didn't post this sooner to keep you all updated, but my mental load is streched beyond capactity right now and I am forced to take a short break for both my mental and physical health. I will do my best to keep writing over the holidays and will continue publishing in January as we come to an end for this novel. You all have been so patient, understanding, and supportive of me over the last year as my family has faced some MAJOR changes and challenges, I promise you will not be disapointed with the ending to this story. I'm just sorry that it's being delayed. Check back by Wednesday January 3rd for more updates! Much Love,Anja
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RIEKA The moment I stepped into the space between the curtains, I was enveloped in cold darkness. I couldn’t see a thing, and besides the cold I could only feel the ground beneath my feet. Slowly shuffling my feet forward, feeling for a drop or a wall, I pushed myself to keep going. After moving straight ahead a few feet, my toes felt something warm and I knew I must have found the other side. I reached my hands forward and my fingers felt the warmth as well. One bold step and I found myself in a small warm room that looked vaguely similar to my mate’s office. There was a desk where the alpha was sitting comfortably; his chair reclined, and his feet propped up on the desk. There were two chairs in front of the desk, but Emmett was standing beside them rather than sitting. This space was darker than the large room we’d just come from, so I stayed close to curtain hoping I would not be noticed by Emmett. “Tell me, red wolf, what is it that you’re hoping to gain by coming here?
