Fenris turned on his heel and walked out of the restaurant. For a split second, I just stood there, Aurora’s hand still on my arm, my mind trying to catch up with what had just happened. Then instinct took over.“Stay here,” I told Aurora, already moving.“Arthur, wait—”I didn’t wait. I pushed through the restaurant door and hit the sidewalk running. Fenris was already halfway down the block, moving fast but not running, like he wanted me to follow.“Fenris!” I shouted.He glanced back, that infuriating smirk still on his face, then broke into a run.I sprinted after him. He cut left into an alley, and I followed without hesitation. My boots pounded against wet pavement, splashing through puddles. The alley was narrow, lined with dumpsters and fire escapes. Fenris was fast, but I was faster.He vaulted over a chain-link fence at the end of the alley. I grabbed the top and hauled myself over, landing hard on the other side. We were in a loading area behind some shops, empty crates sta
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