35. A BETA FAVOURED BY THE GODS
WARNING: This chapter contains scenes of a s****l nature. Please read at your own discretion. The icicles had begun to melt, and each building seemed to be weeping with melancholic, morose moaning. Pepin wasn’t surprised that his thoughts darted to misery when he looked at the expeditious passing of time that wasn’t on their side. Since Cornelius’ death, all the gladiators had lost a home. He and Aoife would lose the first few weeks with their child, and he had lost precious time with his mate during their pregnancy. When he had shared his regret with Aoife one evening, she had told him to remember that the more difficult the beginning was, the more appreciated the ending would be. This had become his new mantra. Winnifred had been perfecting their plan, showing an amazing aptitude for
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