Chapter 105
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I sheepish and he rubbed the back of his neck his eper t
a mix of relief mnd concem. To be honest, I wasn’t sure when ere mixing and that the had reason to beliese Benita was involved. But by the time I got here.
mens mined with a dash of annoyance. “You didn’t want to rush in and uve the day! I teased, trying no
eyes trunking
be smsed. “Believe me. I wanted to Bur Clara convinced me to wait for the police. She said that spendirabile and that we know what land of hackup the might have”
pade tooranda Clara for keeping him
That makes sense. Clan’s always been the voice of reason.”
Trat was why I could do without ber or n afford to let her leave me
Hamile sotmed, and he wrapped his arm
espain, bolding me close. “Yeah, the in And I’m just glad that you’re safe.”
As we mood there, wipped in each other arm. I felt a sense of peace wash over me, dowly seeping in my bones. It was over. Benita was gone. and I was sede, 1 felt his warmth, his solid presence, and I knew that I was coctly where I was meant to be.
as we pulled back to look at each other, I noticed something that made my bean skip a bear. A fignare, standing just beyond the edge of the
Ar first. I thought it was just a bystander, someone who had stopped to gak at the police cars and the commotion. But as I looked closer. I realized
I didn’t know him that well but I remembered seeing him on my 18th birthday. I wasn’t the one that forgets fires and he was unforgetable.
Someone I had thought was long gone.
My heart began to pound in my chest, my mind racing with memories and fears. I felt Aragon’s eyes on me, but I couldn’t tear my gaze away from
His eyes locked onto mine, and I felt a chill run down my spine. He smiled a cold calculating smile that sent shivers down my spine.
And then he tumed and disappeared into the nigh
“Amazon.” I whispered as I tumed to him. “I think we have a problem”
His expression time serious, his eyes scanning the surrounding area. “What is it?” he asked.
I did know if i should say anything to him, maybe there was enough time to tell him that he was the only one in my party that I wanted to be
tioned to roll him about how I heard that I was aloned to this person too.
I swallowed hard, trying to process the emotions 1
swirling inside me. Frar, annety, uncertainty. “M‘ him,” I whispered. “Victor”
His eyes narrowed his jaw clenched in anger. “Where!” he growled.
It was like he didn’t need me to pay anything more than that, I didn’t need to explain to him why I was so afraid of him
He cared enough to know that talking wain’t my strong put for now. I just needed him to Lake care of this person that put me in the position to be
I nodded towards the parking lot, my heart still rating with fear. “He was just standing there, watching us. And then he disappeared.”
His face darkened, his eyes flaching with anger. “Til take care of it,” he promised. “You’re sade now, Sapphire. I won’t let anyone hurt you“
Inodded, feeling a surge of gratitude towards him. But as I looked into his eyes, I knew that this was far from over.” Victor was back, and he wa wanching us. Waiting for his moment to strike
Aragon’s expression turned grim, his eyes scanning the surrounding area as if searching for any sign of Victor. “We need to get you out of here,” he
I nodded, feeling a surge of adrenaline as Aragon wrapped his arm around me and led me towards the parking lot. We moved quickly, our senses on high alen as we scanned the area for any sign of danger.
As we reached the car, he opened the door and thered me inside Get in” he said. “I drive,”
I nodded, feeling a sense of relief wash over me as Aragon got in behind the wheel and started the engine. We pulled out of the parking lot, leaving the police can and the chaos belo
As we drove. His eyes kept darting towards the rearview mirror, his expression tense and alen. I knew he was watching for any sign of Victor, waiting for him to make his next move
I felt a shower run down my spine a thought about Victor, about the way he had smiled at me before disappearing into the night. It was a cold. radmulating smile, one that sere shiven down my spine
“What do you think he want?” I asked him
Ha eyra surrowed, his jaw clenched in anger. “I don’t know,” he growled. “But Im going to find out. And when I do, he’s going to regret ever crossing
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I nodded, feeling a marge of determination. We would face whatever Victor had planned together. And we would come out on top
As we drove, the city gave way to the suburbs, and eventually, we found ouhelves on a winding road that led deep into the forest. Aragon’s eyes never left the road, his expression focused and intent.
I knew where we were going. We were going to the pack headquarters, a secluded compound deep in the forest. It was a place of safety, a place where we could regroup and plan our next move.
