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Tough Decision

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Chapter 36

Alice

“I’ll go,” I said firmly, no hesitation in my voice.

George stared at me like I had lost my mind. “What did you just say?”

“I mean it, George.” I held his gaze, every word steady. “I’m done with all of this… the fighting, the attacks, the nightmares. He wants me. There’s no point running anymore.”

I stepped closer until we were barely inches apart, his warm breath fanning my face. “I’m going in there. I’ll face him head-on and end this… for good.”

“No,” George said quickly, pul
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