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Chapter 28: Girl Power
Taryn
As Stuart enters the room, I stiffen my spine. His face is a mask of delight as he comes closer. His eyes slither back and forth between us as if he’s savoring our fear. “Hello, Ava.” He mutters slyly.
Keeping her behind me, I tighten my hand around her arm in warning. “Don’t talk to her,” I warn.
Stuart’s eyes snap back to mine, his smile slipping from his lips. “And what are you going to do about it?”
I don’t answer as I tighten my hand around the broken shard of glass.
Ava sobs silently behind
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