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24. Failed
Caterina
When I get back to the penthouse, I see a familiar body pacing the entryway and run to meet him.
“Viktor!” I exclaim, wrapping my arms around his neck and breathing in his familiar scent, but something was wrong. I let go of him, realizing that he didn’t even hold me back, and when I look into his eyes, I see nothing but worry.
“Caterina, I got her,” he says, then pulls me towards the powder room. We stand in front of the large windows, and he leans his head against it. I place a hand on his upper arm, and he looks towards me.
“Tell me,” I say, but he shakes his head, and his face crumples up while he slides to the floor.
“I can’t; you’ll be in danger as well. I thought I could trust him, but I was wrong! How could he do this to me?!” Viktor exclaims, sobbing silently. I sit down next to him and wrap my arms around him.
“You need to go to Kai with this, Viktor. No matter what it is, you need to tell him.” I sa
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