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Chapter 16

Author: Night Walker
last update publish date: 2026-06-15 07:01:09
LEAH

I drove home faster than I should have, my heart pounding, my mind racing. My mother's panicked voice echoed in my head. Something was wrong.

I pulled into the driveway and ran inside.

My mother was pacing the living room, her hands wringing together, her face pale.

"Leah! Thank the moon you're here." She grabbed my arms, her eyes wide. "You're three aunties are coming. And your cousins. And your uncle Robert. And—"

I blinked. "What?"

"Everyone, Leah." Her voice cracked. "Everyo
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