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Chapter 70 - Between Ice and Fire

Author: Lissy
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-06-23 16:50:01

Valentina’s POV

I was almost unconscious, frantically clutching the piece of evidence I had found at the lake above the ocean—Sørvágsvatn.

I didn’t know why I was so desperate to hold onto it.

I should have thrown it back into the sea, where it came from.

Raffaele had left me—left me behind in the helicopter.

The sharp smell of salt and seaweed filled my nostrils, mingling with the acrid sting of diesel and burnt oil smeared on my bikini from when I had tried to crawl out of the sinking seaplane.

The wind howled like a wild beast, whipping thunderous waves against the cliffs with relentless fury.

Lightning cracked overhead, casting jagged shadows that danced across the dark, angry sea.

Strong arms grabbed hold of me, but I didn’t care. All I wanted was to sleep—to find some peace. Not to shiver, cold to the bone.

“She’s slipping away, Kareem! Do something!” a voice rang out urgently.

Unfamiliar hands moved quickly around me.

“Here, put a blanket on her. Star
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