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In plain sight

Author: Riel
last update publish date: 2026-04-25 01:28:24
“So no one actually really dies during these trials, right?”

“You don’t want to know the answer to that,” Cole says as we walk down the hallway.

I sigh, rubbing my fingers against my temples.

We reach Damon’s study.

I knock at the wooden door before opening it and walking in.

Cole hesitates before following.

Inside, we find Rhoda and Mason. I had only just learned recently that Mason was Damon’s Beta.

I was surprised when I found out.

I would have thought Darren would be given th
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