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Chapter 291
Author: Ameiry Savar
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Joaquin was flung against a lamppost and spat blood as he hit. He glared up at Martin through the ringing in his ears.

All this tossing and beating—he’d tried to hold back because of the word brother. But patience had run out. Time and mercy were luxuries he could no longer afford.

“You… I’ve been too kind to you for too long,” he said, voice low and dangerous. “I told you to let me go.”

Martin laughed—mad, hollow, not quite human. “Sorry, brother. I can’t do that. You must die.”

Martin lunged again, fist aimed to crush. Joaquin didn’t dodge. He met the blow with a flaming fist of his own.

The crack when their fists collided echoed like thunder. Martin screamed as force shoved him back; for the first time, surprise crossed his features. He hadn’t expected Joaquin to hit back so hard. Before Martin could recover, Joaquin was already in front of him—air thin with heat, arm cocked.

“What—”

Joaquin didn’t hesitate. He punched with everything he had. Martin, though larger and brutal, was d
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