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Chapter 8 – A Public Declaration

Author: Florence Su
last update publish date: 2026-03-01 09:13:02

The morning air was crisp as Selima’s car pulled into my driveway at exactly 7:30 AM. I had spent the night tossing and turning, caught between the memory of Uriel’s touch and the grainy image of that anonymous text. As I climbed into the passenger seat, Selima gave me a long, hard look.

"You look like you fought a war and the war won," she said, shifting into gear. "Where’s that glow I was promised?"

"I’m just tired, Sel. I couldn't sleep," I muttered, staring out the window. "That text... it’
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