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Chapter 92

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Kyla POV

The first thing that hits me is the overwhelming scent of citrus of some sort. Fruit that doesn’t grow on the island. My island.

Next, it is a headache.

Each heartbeat pulses with a terrible pain that travels down my neck.

My own sluggish fingers come up to cup my face.

No injury, no blood, everything is perfect. Except my pride.

The thin branches of my twisted, handmade crown still rest atop my head.

Blinking, I take in my new surroundings as the memories flood back over me.

Adrien.

Adrien came to my island.

Where is he now?

The black of my closed eyelids gives way to the sight of a small musty cabin room. Swirls of wood grain cover almost every surface: the walls, the floor, the desk, and the door. A thin wooden chair sits adjacent to the desk as if someone had sat there to watch me. I shudder at the thought.

Waves rock the boat slowly enough I feel tempted to take another little snooze. Storming footsteps on the deck above me make dread drop like heavy lead in my stomach.

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