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Chapter 40

Author: Clinton Edits
last update publish date: 2026-03-20 23:59:48

CHAPTER 40 ~ The Things They Take

{Alora’s POV}

The moment I saw her, something in me tightened.

Anna.

I hadn’t expected to see her here. Not in this building. Not anywhere near this part of my life.

So… instinct took over immediately. I needed to leave.

I began to turn slowly, careful not to draw attention, careful not to make it obvious. The hallway was quiet, and the smallest movement could give me away. If she looked up at the wrong moment, if she caught even a glimpse, she—

“Alora?”

My nam
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