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Chapter 44- A Message in Paint

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Taren’s POV

I ran down the hallway to Rhett’s apartment. My footsteps hit the carpet hard. I stopped at his door with my hand raised to knock.

Then I heard Kaela’s voice.

“Stop right there,” she said. “Do not come any closer to me.”

I held my breath and leaned toward the door.

“I only wanted to get you a blanket,” Rhett said. His voice was soft, the same voice he uses when he wants something. “You look cold, Kaela.”

“I do not need a blanket from you,” Kaela said. Her tone stayed firm. “Go back
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