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Chapter Forty-two

Author: Mimi's pen
last update publish date: 2026-06-07 01:49:48
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Silence.

Just the waves. Just the wind.

Kayla stared at Jaden’s body crumpled in the sand. Then at Ryder. His knuckles were split open. Blood dripped onto the blue blanket. His chest rose and fell like he’d run a mile.

“Ryder…” Her voice was small.

He blinked. Like he was coming back to himself. He looked at his hand, at the blood, then at her. Panic flashed in his eyes for half a second before he locked it down.

“Kayla, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to… I just…” He stepped to
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Is it just me going head over heels for Ryder's possessiveness over Kayla. 😖😭

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