shroud of secrecy

REBIRTH OF ESMERALDA

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Chapter 13: shroud of secrecy

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The early morning sunlight streamed through the window, casting a warm, golden glow across Maverick Gunner's bedroom. He lay in a deep slumber, his chest rising and falling with each slow breath, seemingly oblivious to the world outside.

It was a rare moment of tranquility in his otherwise tumultuous life.

Mercedes, Esme’s alpha older sister, stormed into the room without any hesitation, her steps purposeful and filled with a sense of urgency.

Her hazel eyes were narrowed in annoyance, and her features were etched with frustration.

She had been growing increasingly irritated by Esmeralda's strange behavior, and it was time to confront Maverick about it.

She approached Maverick's bed and, without a second thought, reached out to shake him awake. Her grip was firm, and she gave him a vigorous shake, determined to rouse him from his slumber.

"Maverick, wake up!" she insisted, her voice sharp and demanding.

Maverick groaned, his e