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Chapter 40

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This wasn’t part of my escape plan. I wasn’t supposed to ever come back here. Panting heavily, I muttered to myself as I stumbled across the park grounds. I was naked, injured, and looked like a complete mess. I didn’t want anyone to see me like this. But here I was, walking straight into the one place I had sworn to leave behind forever. Smart move, I thought bitterly.

To my surprise, the park grounds were empty. Either everyone was gathered at the dining hall, or there was a meeting going on. That was good for me. If I moved quickly, I could slip away into the woods without anyone noticing. Ignoring the wave of nausea that hit me and the way my head spun with every step, I picked up my pace, forcing my legs to move faster.

I made my way toward the kitchen and pushed open the back door carefully. The moment the door creaked open, a sharp, furious howl ripped through the air. Valerie. Shit. She was awake. My heart dropped to my stomach. Without thinking, I bolted toward the stairs, cu
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