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Back Door

Author: Toria writes
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Darla's POV

"Okay," I said, attempting to keep the impatient tone out of my voice. "For a second."

They squealed together, shoving the notepad toward me. I scribbled my signature in a hurry as they oohed and ahhed over it. Then, one after the other, they stood beside me, taking pictures on their cell phones.

"You're even more beautiful in person," one gasped in awe.

I smiled sweetly again and then held up my hand in a small wave. "Thanks, girls. I appreciate the vote of confidence, but I have to leave now."

They trilled their farewells as I turned and headed to the back of the building at last.

I peered into the dimly lit area as I stepped outside, hoping to catch sight of Jace leaning against a wall or pacing back and forth. But no one was there.

"Geez?" I grumbled, annoyance creeping under my skin. "He brought me out here for nothing?"

I had been heading back towards the door when the faraway roar of an engine cut across the parking lot.

A black car turned the corner, headlights s
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