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Taken Away

Author: Armisteads
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-06 09:00:00

(Selene’s POV)

The morning air was cool, brushing softly against my skin as I stood near the courtyard.

Everyone was busy moving in and out, people preparing to leave, but my eyes searched for one person alone.

I strolled outside and just at the right moment…I saw him.

Elijah.

He was walking toward me, his tall figure framed by the soft sunlight. His clothes were a bit wrinkled and his hair slightly disheveled. My eyes twitched the moment I saw a faint bruise marked on the corner of his lip.

My mind clouded as I rushed to him. “Elijah!” I called out, the worry in my voice clearer than I intended. Everyone who was busy loading stuff stopped what they were doing and turned to us, but I couldn’t care less.

I know they don’t know what happened last night since I didn’t hear any word from anyone. My brother clearly made sure no one knew, and for that, I’m quite thankful. I wa supposed to be here to be the responsible one a
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