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Chapter 11

Autor: Q.J.H
I stood frozen, unable to move.

Julian lay sprawled on the ground, his face smeared with blood and dirt, looking like a broken heap.

Declan stood over him, blood still dripping from his knuckles.

He turned around. The fury that had filled his eyes moments ago vanished the instant he looked at me, replaced by an unmistakable softness.

He held out his hand, palm up.

“Nora, don’t be scared. I’m here.”

I stumbled forward and buried my face against his chest.

Then I burst into tears.

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