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pers

to her, his eyes alight with interest. "Sure

irection, he shoved her aside, his hand on the

e crowd with his new date. It was like a nightmare came t

und his one true mate, and it wasn't her. All the promises he had made, all o

own her face, blurring her vision. Each step felt hea

perate plea, as she raced after her frien

otions. The room, once a sanctuary of shared laughter and secrets, now witnessed the depths of her pain. Wit

. She closed the door gently, she approached the bed, her voice a gentle murmur amid

t down beside Selena, her presence a silent reassurance. She reached out, her hand rest

y?" she asked, her v

... he... he..." she stammered, her voice

doesn't deserve you, Selene. You're worth so much more." Her words carried a soo

aid there, Selene's sobs gradually subsid

• • • •

the blonde, which served as a painful reminder of what could have been. Witnessing their affectionate g

y anticipated leaving behind haunting memories and starting anew. Throughout this emotional rollercoast

so uneasy. She sent a text message to her parents sharing the dat

• • •

days

Baltimore. It had been three long years since she last set foot here. The city fel

tood silent and imposing, its windows dark and foreboding. Unease settled over Sel

her. But something was off. The air was stale, and a sense of abandonment hung in the a

house, searching for any sign of her parents. But

r way to her parents' study, she opened the door, h

lled open quickly, a red t-shirt with an awkward symbol. It was a sc

red papers for any clue to her parents' whereabouts. And that's when she fou

y gone. You must trust no one. They're after you. Keep

here. Stay safe, our precio

saw her family heirloom in a bo

ote tightly, her mind racing with questions. Who were "they"? What did they

•••••

worry. Her father's stories about growing up at Moonlight Haven echoed in her mind, but she had never been there bef

ined the situation in a quivering voice. His concern resonated

tion. "Stay calm, Selene. I'll send you the directions to the Moonlight Haven. It's best if

s a lifeline, reminding her to maintain composure in the face of uncertainty