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0039 - A Promise Made

Author: Suni
last update publish date: 2025-12-25 14:04:16

Dante's Pov

Her question broke something inside of me.

The thought of Vera dying, of losing her, of not being able to save her was unbearable. My chest tightened painfully, and for a moment, I couldn't breathe.

I looked down at her pale face and the blood seeping out of her wound and felt real fear.

"No matter what," I said firmly, gripping her hand tighter, "I promise you that nothing like this will ever happen to you again. I'll protect you. I'll keep you safe. Always.”

But Vera shook her
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I like that her friend came clean but I hope sees it like that
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