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~Vaela
"Do you have to leave?"
Clinging to Eyla, I rest my head against her shoulder. After a few days, Eyla and Will have to return home for their own commitments, and although they can come back soon, I'm devastated.
Alone again with Hale? The thought haunted me all last night, leaving me restless and without much sleep.
Eyla pats the side of my head. "Trust me, I don't want to."
"Neither."
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