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side. Enthusiastic smiles and grins curled up my lips the closer I got to her. My short trip had com

standing. I hadn't noticed for a second at first, but someone familiar walked quickly past me. I couldn't help st

oice sharp and urgent.?'Sydney, it's hi

s as usual. He probably didn't see me? Or if he maybe didn't recognize me again? I'd been gone for just three months, but if that was enough time for him not to know who I was again,

had some makeup on. A right red body-con dress that hugged my curves in all the right places. In all, I was looking like a better and beautiful version of that self I left behind as "Luna of the Nightscar Pack". I chuckled, proudly and pushed my sunglasses do

so freaking much!" She s

d and I brushed off some strands from my fac

jokingly frowned, "so you

th," I shrugge

k here myself," Grace said, smiling. She leaned do

ked. It was a different car from what she'd dr

car?" I asked o

d been waiting for me to pop the ques

mmented. "Should probably g

bly? You're definite

ed a little incredulously,

rrow. It's almost

lick on the car remote before settling into the car. Then

airport when I finally broke the news to Grace, although

lance from the st

a Alex

d too surprised. Maybe it was because sh

past each other while I

the road, now practically gliding. I co

I so happy to hear that?" Her voice rose again until she

led when I noticed too. I must hav

ly drove up the winding road to our shared villa.

you off here, da

e?" I asked her

Revelry. Not the most enthusiastic about it, but I

bers socialized, danced, and enjoyed each other's company under the moonlight.

d, unclicking

very single detail about your trip!" Sh

pulling out my suitcase, before I watched her turn

in overlooking the sea; a playground for the wealthy elite of the city. It was so good to be back home. I'd mi

hed against my skin as I reached for the doorknob, pushing t

returned to, a shot of fear danced its way sharply through my veins. I felt i

rywhere in my body. I knew instantly what that thing at my side

ed in a low and threatening voic

elp, but I knew that was a foolish move to make. His presence

the fear that had already taken hold. I realized then that the man

her voice sharp and urgent.?'Sydney,

ercy. I knew that any sudden movements could provoke him further, s

s shadow loom over me. The dark presence

p," he

understand what he meant,

ted, now opening my eyes to see his figure outlined in fro

blood marred the fabric of his shirt. Then my eyes tr

ercing eyes. He is not an Alpha ,but there was an air of authority abou

t he wanted me to do next. I gathered my resolve with trembling hands. He pulled off his jacket and then his shirt. Now

removed the bullet himself, bu

rce these days. Sure, fighting is in our blood, but that life has been so far remo

at down heavily o

"Do... do I get the fi

grunted at the

ds were trembling as I worked. He grunted in discomfort and grimaced as I moved, b

dn't do much but quickly moved to hide. I took this as a cue to answer the door, although I

standing there. He must have recognized me

r grabbe

with me!"

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