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Chapter 8: A Haunted Past

Author: Lynn Byrne
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Bella

I found myself once again in a ballroom. The soft glow of chandeliers illuminated the space in golden light. The music was hauntingly familiar, a melody that tugged at something deep within me. My head swirled with confusion. How had I ended up here? Just moments ago, I had been rushing to prepare Edward’s breakfast, juggling my irritation with his impossible demands and praying that he wouldn't kill me. Why I suddenly cared about my life was a mystery to me because when I first met The Beast I had little regard for it. My life before was meaningless and the one here turned out to not be much better until recently. These dreams of a different Edward might be his silent cries for help. Perhaps he hates being The Beast as much as I hate being its servant.

I sighed as I remembered what happened at breakfast. He, without warning, grabbed me and pulled me onto his lap. I could still feel the phantom sensation of his hands, firm yet oddly tender, as they guided me down. My pulse had
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