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Chapter 74: How Can I Stay?

Author: Sand Kastle
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-07-13 12:33:46

ARDEN

I needed to see him.

I didn’t inform him beforehand.

I didn’t text; I didn’t knock more than once. I didn’t even hesitate. My feet carried me across the streets to Cade’s private unit like my body had made the decision on its own. My heart pounded in my ears as I reached the front of his door.

Was I being reckless?

Maybe. But I couldn’t breathe—not after what Elias had said and not after what I’d read. Somehow, the only person who could make sense of this feeling of chaos was Cade.

I lifted my fist to knock, but before I could, the door creaked open.

Cade stood there, shirtless, hair tousled. His eyes widened when he saw me standing there, breathless and desperate.

Without thinking, I lunged forward and wrapped my arms around him.

He caught me, his strong arms enveloping me as I buried my face against his shoulder. He smelled like pine and warmth—like comfort itself.

“Arden?” he asked softly, concern seen across his features. “What’s going on? Are you okay?”

I didn’t a
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