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Chapter 9 Runaway

Author: Liz Gray
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-23 11:41:34

(Almira’s POV)

[The Next Day]

“Are you sure about this, Almira?”

“Yes,” I said, pursing my lips. “It was the only way. I had no other choice.”

He sets the cup of hot coffee down, leaning back in his chair. “I know they’re powerful. But you didn't have to—”

“They won’t,” I cut him off. “We did everything right. You were a big help. Thank you, Rich.”

He opens his mouth to reply, but the sound of a loud, rapid banging at the door freezes us both.

*BLAG!* *BLAG!* *BLAG!*

My heart jumps into my throat.

We don't even have to open that door to know that it’s Alpha Reginald and his men again. I know that they’d find us. They were watching me.

Rich and I glanced at each other.

He sighed as he stood, his body tense. “Stay here,” he said.

I grabbed his arm before he could walk away. “It’s him,” I whispered.

He looks at me for a moment, then nods. “I know…”

I shook my head. I’m scared.

Rich gently holds my hand.

“It’s going to be fine. Trust me.”

The banging continued, until we couldn't ignore it
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