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21. Return of the Ex
Bayswater Beach
Annabelle Aoki
I stood still, my eyes unfocused as I gaze across the horizon, watching foam rising on the beach left by waves that crash relentlessly against the sand. The breeze blew softly against my long, straight hair, causing tendrils to flap gently behind my drooping shoulders. The decision to inform the boys of who I am weighed heavily upon me.
A predicament that I never thought I would have.
We left the beach house about fifteen minutes ago, everyone needed to let out steam and work away the stress so we headed to the beach. And despite the cold autumn weather, the boys are splashing in the water like it's summer while I observe them from afar.
Gotta love the shapeshifter's incredible body temperature.
Less than an hour ago, we finally found a way to break the curse. The solution sounded so simple; we only needed the black onyx stone, the ruby stone, both stone guardi
F. A. R.Hi! Here is the reason why Annabelle is so secretive with her identity. And do you think she should meet Stephen? Hope you guys enjoyed reading the chapter. For book and chapter updates follow me, fabulouslyawesomereads on ins.tag.ram. xx F.A.R. aka fabulouslyawesomereads Note: I'm still preparing for my PhD viva so do expect erratic updates throughout this month. Please pray for me, thank you!
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