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*The late afternoon sun stretched the shadows of the crowded market stalls into long, distorted shapes. Around him, his squad moved with tense purpose, scanning for smuggled goods. A sudden, sharp cry of conflict sliced through the market’s din, coming from a tight, darkened alleyway. Slipping from the group, Aiden followed the sound. Inside the narrow passage, a weredog woman was locked in a desperate struggle with two men. But the impact of their blows sounded hollow, their movements telegraphed. A cold certainty settled in his gut—this violence was a facade, and he was now a witness.*