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CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX - FRIEND OR FOE?

Author: Afamefuna Nwanyibuife
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-06 23:31:20

"Everything is hopeless," I said, pulling my hair back into a braid. My fingers worked through the strands, but my mind was elsewhere. "I'm tired of everyone dictating how my life goes. I feel so lost and frustrated."

Carlos stood by the door, watching me with those warm eyes that always made my heart skip. He was handsome, strong shoulders and arms, gentle hands, and eyes that held nothing but love when he looked at me.

I moved closer to him, drawn by the comfort he always gave me. "I'm so lucky to have you in my life," I whispered, wrapping my hands around his neck.

He pressed his forehead against mine. "I'm the lucky one," he said softly.

We stared into each other's eyes. In that moment, everything else faded away,the hunters, the journal, Mia's memories, the fear and anxiety that followed me everywhere. There was only Carlos and the way he made me feel safe.

He leaned down and kissed me, rough and desperate. I kissed him back just as hard, pouring all my fear and frustration into
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