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Chapter 74: The Alliance

Author: LORI D. LEE
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As we faced off with Gabriel and Althea in the barn, tension crackled in the air like electricity. The witch's eyes glowed with a dangerous light, and Gabriel's smirk held a confidence that unnerved me. But just as a confrontation seemed inevitable, Nathanial grabbed my arm, pulling me back into the shadows.

"Not now," he whispered urgently. "We need more information."

Reluctantly, I followed him, retreating to a hidden corner of the barn. We crouched low, straining to hear the conversation that had resumed. Our hearts pounded in unison, every word they spoke carrying weighty implications.

Gabriel's voice cut through the tension. "We need to act swiftly. The werewolves are growing stronger, but they are not yet unified. If we can strike before they fully mobilize, we can break their spirit."

Althea's response was measured. "And you believe your plan will succeed? Even with the lunar eclipse approaching?"

Gabriel nodded, a glint of malice in his eyes. "The eclipse is precisely why we n
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