The Burden of Time
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Last published Wed, Jun 5, 2024
Loba Andrade, a well known thief, has made deals beyond her means. She has dedicated her life to avenging her parents death, even if it kills her. When given the chance to go back in time, she takes it in hopes to finding her parents killer before he can beat her to her parents. When she runs into a well refined hitman, she strikes up a deal to have him help her find her parents killer and in exchange, she'll help him get the syndicate off his back and start a new life without constant surveillance. Little does she know who she's helping...
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