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Chapter 233
~Snow’s POV~
At the mention of the warehouse, my breathing stilled.
"Either they were stupid or it was intentional sending that picture via email as well as this envelope."
I stiffened, my mind flashing to the last time we’d been there. It was where Marcus had been taken down. Or so we thought.
"Someone’s playing games," I muttered. "And they want us back at the warehouse."
Before Dare Devil could respond, my phone buzzed on the desk. The name on the screen made my stomach tighten—Jupiter.
I answered quickly, putting the call on speaker. "What is it?"
"Snow," Jupiter’s voice came through, laced with urgency. "We just intercepted something on my server—an encrypted voice note. I’ve forwarded it to your phone. You need to hear this."
The call ended abruptly, and a notification popped up on my screen. I opened the file, pressing play.
A distorted voice filled the room, crackling and low. "You’re getting closer, but you’ll never find me. Not until I’m ready."
Dare Devil’s jaw clenched, his eyes narrowing. "That’s not Marcus. But whoever it is, they want you to believe they’re in control."
"They won’t be for long," I said coldly, my wolf growling in agreement.
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~Tempest’s POV~
The cool breeze in the garden brushed against my skin, carrying the scent of blooming flowers and freshly cut grass.
Although the event was underway, I just couldn’t bring myself to attend in fear that I might see Ryland.
I leaned against a stone bench, my phone pressed to my ear. Koda’s voice on the other end was steady, comforting in a way that I desperately needed.
"Tempest, you’ve been distracted since you got there," Koda said softly. "Are you alright?"
"I’m fine," I replied quickly, though my fingers tightened around the phone. "It’s just... being back here, you know? Old memories."
His sigh came through the line, low and heavy. "Old memories or old people?"
I winced, knowing exactly what he meant. He didn’t need to say Ryland’s name—it hung unspoken between us. "Koda, I—"
"It’s okay," he interrupted gently. "I trust you. I just don’t want you getting hurt. You deserve better."
I nodded, even though he couldn’t see me. "I know, Koda. I promise... I’ll figure it out."
"Ryland, I think... I think it’s time we break off whatever this is. Cleanly. No lingering feelings, no confusion. Just... end it." ƒгeewebnovёl.com
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