Kayla' s POVThe ride to my grandfather’s residence felt like a blur. I couldn’t focus on the trees speeding by or the warriors riding alongside the vehicle. My fingers twisted in my lap, and I kept glancing at Adrian beside me. He said nothing, but the warmth of his presence made it a little easier to breathe.When we pulled up to the gates, I felt my stomach knot. I wasn’t sure what to expect. Accusations? Denial? Would he lie to my face again?The gates opened slowly and the front doors flew open.“Kayla!” My grandfather’s voice broke through the air as he rushed down the steps. “My darling girl!”He wrapped his arms around me before I could respond. For a moment, I let him hug me, “I'm so glad you came. It's been too long since I saw you,” he whispered with emotion.I pulled away but my heart squeezed painfully. “I almost didn’t come.”His face dropped.“I didn’t come for our usual reunion,” I said, voice shaking. “I came to ask you something important.”I paused when I saw the s
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