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Chapter 39

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Elena’s POV

“Delivery for Elena Alvarez.”

The courier’s voice crackles through the intercom, cheerful , like he’s bringing flowers instead of whatever fresh hell this is.

I’m on the couch with Leo asleep against my chest, his little hand curled around my necklace, T-Rex tucked under his chin . Julian is in the kitchen making coffee, pretending he’s not watching the door like it might explode _.

He walks over, presses the button . “Leave it with security, we’ll pick it up later .

The courier
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