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CHAPTER 12

Author: Evey
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-24 22:31:08

The woman appeared to be in her late thirties, with smooth, dark skin that hinted at her graceful aging. Her jet-black hair was cut short, stopping neatly at the nape of her neck. She had deep brown eyes and a soft, round face that suited her tall, slender frame.

The dress she wore looked old and worn, the fabric faded and threadbare in places, with an apron tied loosely over it—stained slightly, likely from tending the farm. Her appearance made me wonder if she lived deep in the forest, tucked away from the world.

There was a peaceful, grounded energy about her. When she noticed me standing nearby, a gentle, welcoming smile spread across her face.

“Emma, you’re awake,” Damon said, drawing my attention back to him. “This is Ruby, an old acquaintance of mine. Ruby, this is Emma. She is—”

“You don’t need to say anything. I’m not blind,” Ruby cut in playfully, waving a hand in the air. “She’s your girlfriend, isn’t she?”

The way both Damon and I immediately started rambling over each ot
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    We checked out of the hotel just after nine.The staff offered polite smiles and called Damon sir, though I noticed the way one woman lingered a second too long on his jawline before handing him the receipt.I didn’t blame her.Outside, the morning air was crisp. The sun had barely crested the hills, casting soft gold light across the parking lot as Damon loaded the last bag into the car.That’s when I realized it.“My bracelet,” I said, freezing.Damon looked over the top of the car. “What bracelet?”“The silver one. With the little violet stone. It’s—it was my mom’s. I left it in the washroom near the spa area.”Without waiting, I turned and sprinted back inside, boots thudding against the marble tile.I found the bracelet exactly where I left it. It was near the sink, tucked by the soap dish. Relief washed over me as I slipped it back onto my wrist.As I stepped back into the hallway, a young man, late twenties maybe, was leaning against the gold railing, phone in hand. His hair wa

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    The morning light slid through the hotel curtains like a thief, catching on the curve of Damon’s jaw, the flutter of his lashes against his cheek. I was warm, entangled in his arms, still fully clothed from the night before.His heartbeat thudded steadily beneath my cheek. It was calm. Grounding.And dangerous.I started to shift away carefully, thinking I could slip out without waking him.I was wrong.His arm tightened around my waist, pulling me flush against his chest.“You really thought you’d sneak off?” Damon’s voice was still sleep-rough, teasing and low.“I wasn’t—”He didn’t let me finish.He rolled us over in one smooth motion, caging me beneath him with one leg pressed between mine. His lips captured mine in a kiss that made my thoughts scatter like ash in the wind.Hot. Deep. Possessive.I gasped against his mouth, and his hand slid up under the hem of my shirt, grazing the curve of my waist. Daring to move higher.“Damon…” I warned, but it came out as more of a whisper.

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    Abel’s deep voice cut through the low hum of the vehicle engine.“Here’s the deal,” he said, pulling out a tablet with a flick of his thumb. “Two weeks ago, one of our deep-cover agents went dark in Sector 7, the border of JC territory. His last intel warned of a new arms ring being funneled through that region. We believe he has proof and a drive that could shut the whole thing down. Our main objective is to extract him.”I leaned in. “If he’s still alive.”“Exactly.” Abel looked at me, eyes sharp. “This won’t be pretty. The compound is deep in rebel turf, covered in blind zones. There are no drones, no long-range support, and no backup once we cross into the greyline.”“Sounds like a suicide run.” I muttered.Abel smirked. “Then you’ll fit right in.”By nightfall, we’d arrived at the drop point. The forest here was thick, choking with vines and buzzing with mosquitoes the size of bullets. I couldn't stop myself from swatting some away from my face.We moved in small clusters. My boo

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