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Chapter 14 – King Connor
JwgstoutAnd so the bad guy is introduced... We are still super early on in the story. So much more to come. Thank you so much for reading. I hope you enjoy today's chapter.
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The Beta & the jewel thief - book 6 Chapter 17 – Begging
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The Beta & the jewel thief - book 6 Chapter 18 – Out of Whack
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The Beta & the jewel thief - book 6 Chapter 19 – The Return of Zane Noir
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The Beta & the jewel thief - book 6 Chapter 20 – How He Came To Be
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The Beta & the jewel thief - book 6 Chapter 21 – A New Suspect
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The Beta & the jewel thief - book 6 Chapter 22 – Trading Games
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