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THE RUIN OF OBSIDIAN

Author: Immaculate
last update publish date: 2026-05-20 18:13:27

Chapter 8: The Ruin of Obsidian

The air in the Obsidian Pack hall turned to liquid ice.

Alpha Jaxon’s breath hitched. The suffocating pressure radiating from King Dmitry Rurik was a physical weight, forcing every werewolf in the room to their knees. Only Natalia remained standing, her newly awakened Lycan aura thrumming silently beneath her skin, acting as a shield against the King's overwhelming dominance.

Dmitry didn't look at Jaxon. His piercing grey eyes were locked onto Natalia. He took i
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