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CHAPTER HUNDRED-SIX

Author: Staecy
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-17 04:48:51

MAXINE

I stood at the designated spot, my eyes scanning the surrounding area for any sign of Shane or the Synod. Pen and Eric flanked me, their faces set with determination.

But as the minutes ticked by, it became clear that something was off. Cora wasn't showing up, and Shane was nowhere to be found.

I frowned, feeling a sense of unease. This wasn't like the Synod. They were always so predictable, so eager to prove their power.

Just as I was starting to think that something had gone terribly wrong, my Comm rang. I answered it, expecting to hear Cora's voice on the other end.

But instead, it was Klaus.

"Max, we have Shane," he said, his voice low and urgent.

I felt a surge of surprise. How had Klaus managed to get Shane? And why was he calling me now?

"What do you mean?" I asked, my mind racing with questions.

"We have him," Klaus repeated. "We need to get out of here, now. Meet us at Vortex immediately, the old hideout."

I exchanged a look with Pen and Eric, and we quickly nodded in
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