Chapter 40-3

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"We're here." King announced. He came to a stop in front of the grandest house of all. Five stories, at least, a beautiful red brick mansion lay. Dozens of windows reflected light back to us, and vines crept up one side. Hundreds of flowers grew lazily around the base, some dotting off just outside the mulch barrier. The house was huge, easily as big as Blood Moons packhouse, if not a little bigger. A detached building sat to the right, I assumed the garage King had spoken of earlier. Instead of standing in awe at our new home, I only felt unease. I was supposed to live here, in this luxurious space, while others lived in filth and poverty? How could I do that? "Hey." Violet touched my shoulder. "Do you trust me?" I nodded. "Of course I do." "Come on." She took my hand, pulling me out

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