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Blessed and Bloodied
The territories report in like clockwork through Daniel's military-precise system. Emerson farm: secure, winter wheat growing despite November frost, Martin and Kirby managing two hundred fifty refugees who've found purpose in soil. Covington: peaceful, Margaret Cleveland transforming omega status into leadership, the blood crystals there singing protective harmonies. Lexington store: thriving, profit-sharing checks making grown wolves weep with possibility. Bowling Green: construction ahead of schedule, foundation poured with blessing-blessed concrete that Roland swears could survive nuclear war.
Louisville makes my chest tight. Dave returned two hours ago from the ruins where Henry and Joseph died, his blessing-fire burning so bright I had to squint. Victoria,
