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Chapter 167 - Shadows in the Dark

Author: Ella Reeds
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-06 00:11:36

The night was thick with silence, but Alejandro knew better than to trust it. He stood at the edge of the safe house’s balcony, staring out at the dense jungle that surrounded them. The moonlight barely cut through the thick canopy, casting eerie shadows that shifted with the wind. His grip on his gun was firm, his mind running through every possible scenario.

Inside, the others were restingor at least trying to. Aria lay on the worn-out couch, her breathing even, but Alejandro knew she wasn’t asleep. He could tell by the way her fingers clenched the fabric of her shirt, the tension in her body refusing to let go. Jace sat in a chair nearby, his gun resting on his lap, eyes closed but fully alert. Valentina and Miguel were in the other room, patching up wounds and checking their supplies.

“We need to move soon,” Jace muttered, not opening his eyes.

Alejandro exhaled. “I know.”

“Then why are we still here?”

Alejandro didn’t answer immediately. He turned back to look at Aria. She had be
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