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Chapter 296
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2025-09-16 09:46:36Zahra's POV
I’m caught just a second off guard. Damn it. No clean break. I get boxed in behind Torin, Daxton, and Cala. FML.
Torin sets the pace early, it's strong and fast, but it’s off my usual rhythm. Were still out on the grass of the field, and I spot my opportunity before we enter the tree line where the trail narrows. I surge forward. Daxton and Cala both flinch as I fly past them. Torin clocks me and responds immediately, matching my pace with those massive strides of his.
Fine.
The path narrows as we dive into the trees. It’s winding, but not tight. The corners are wide enough we don’t need to slow down much. I fall into my comfort zone quickly, Torin matching my pace even though I’m taking almost double the steps.
Our footfalls sync with the rhythm of the wind. His breat
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