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Chapter 12: The Man in Black
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The sound of slow, deliberate applause echoed through the underground chamber.Beauty instinctively stepped in front of the silver chest, her fingers tightening around the letter addressed to her.The stranger smiled."I've been chasing that letter for nearly twenty-five years."His voice was smooth, almost pleasant.Yet every instinct Beauty possessed screamed that he was dangerous.Marcus unsheathed his sword with a metallic hiss."I suggest you stop walking."The man obeyed.Not because he was intimidated.Because he looked amused."I see the Crimson Fang Alpha still prefers introductions with weapons."Marcus frowned."You know me?""I know all of you."His silver eyes swept across the group."Gabriel Silver Moon.""The noble diplomat.""Marcus Crimson Fang.""The warrior who trusts his fists more than his mind."Then his gaze settled on Alex."Alexander Ashford.""The billionaire who inherited an empire built on secrets."Alex's jaw tightened."You've mistaken me for someone who
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