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North’s POV

Every stupid decision.

Every problem.

Every small win.

But this…

This was different.

I had signed a contract.

Even if she wouldn’t judge me, even if she would understand, there was still that risk.

And I couldn’t take it.

Not with everything already on the line.

“Drink,” Julie said, shoving a glass into my hand.

I sighed, but took it anyway.

The night blurred into conversation, laughter, and the occasional forced sip.

People rotated in and out of the circle. Some stayed longer, clear
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