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Chapter eighteen.

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Selina's POV.

The steady noise outside my window pulled me from the few minutes of peaceful nap I had surrendered myself to. Laughter, howls, and scattered voices echoed through the night air. I blinked up from where I laid on the bed.

What now?

I slipped off the bed and walked toward the window, peeking through the thin drape. Led lights glowed in the distance, forming trails of flickering orange among the trees. Shadows moved, pairs and groups of people, laughing, chatting as they headed into the woods.

A sudden knock startled me.

I hesitated before padding to the door. “Who is it?” I asked.

“It’s me. Declan.”

Declan?

I opened the door, and there he was, in all his tall, self assured, calm glory. His black hair was slightly tousled as though he’d just run his hands through it, and there was a soft smile curving his lips.

“Hey,” he greeted casually, eyes flicking over me like he was making sure I was alright.

“Hi,” I replied, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear, suddenly aware th
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