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CHAPTER 27

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EMBER’S POV.

I stepped out of the shadows, my eyes scanning the deserted alleyway with a mix of fear and determination. The only sound was the distant hum of the city, and the soft rustling of trash blowing in the wind. I had been instructed to come alone, and to wear a disguise. My hand instinctively went to the wig and sunglasses that concealed my identity, a nervous habit I couldn't shake.

As I waited, my mind raced with thoughts of Ava. Was she safe? Was she scared? My heart ached with every passing moment, my desperation growing.

“Where the fuck are you?” I asked underneath my breath, while eyeballing my wrist watch. 1059pm!

Suddenly a figure emerged from the darkness, tall and imposing. My heart quickened, my palms growing sweaty. I stood my ground, trying to appear braver than I felt.

The figure nodded, its features obscured by a hoodie. "I have Ava," it said, the voice distorted and unrecognizable. My eyes narrowed, my grip on my purse tightening.

“Great, I want her back! Wher
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