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Chapter 10 - Mixed Signals

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Avery

"This is embarrassing," I said, pulling away slightly and quickly wiping the tears from my eyes with the back of my hand. "I didn't... I'm sorry for crying. I just..."

The words tangled in my throat. My cheeks burned, and I kept my eyes lowered.

"It's fine," Zane said quietly. "It's okay to let things out."

I nodded, still avoiding his eyes. Then I noticed the blood.

My eyes widened. "Oh my God, Zane, you're bleeding badly." I reached for him immediately. "We need to take you to the hospi
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