ELENATIME BLED FORWARD, stretching into thick, suffocating moments. The sky had turned a deep, menacing gray, the clouds swollen with the promise of rain. The wind howled through the narrow city streets, rattling loose signs and shaking brittle tree branches. It felt like the world itself was holding its breath, waiting—just like I was.I exhaled slowly, my breath curling in the cool evening air.“It’s almost time”The words left my lips in a whisper, I must’ve looked like a goddamn clown.I pushed the thought aside, dragging my hoodie over my head. Black on black—dark jeans, a fitted hoodie, gloves tucked into my back pocket. The face mask, smooth and folded, sat in my palm for now. I would need it later.The anticipation coiled in my stomach like a snake ready to strike.I reached for my phone, sending a call to Conner immediately.The ringing seemed to echo in the silent room, a sound that felt heavier than usual. My fingers tightened around the device as I waited."Hey! What's u
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