Alora’s POVI stepped out onto the sidewalk as a chill ran down her spine. I could feel eyes watching me in the dark. It was so intense that I had to look around, scanning the empty streets, but I didn't see anything suspicious.All of a sudden, a taxi came to a stop in front of me. I hailed it down.“The Marlowe” I said, giving him the name of Mike’s family restaurant.The driver nodded, and I stepped into the backseat, the leather cold and sticky against my skin. Then the driver moved.Immediately, I got in, my stomach growled loudly, reminding me I hadn’t eaten since morning.A few minutes later, the driver pulled into The Marlowe restaurant, and the aroma of freshly cooked food greeted me.I opened the door and walked in. The diner was not busy, just a handful of customers waiting around for their orders.I walked over to where Mike was behind the counter, his back turned. “Hey Mike” I whispered.He turned over, and when he saw me, his face split up in a warm smile.“Look what th
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