NicholaiAfter almost losing my mind and shifting in the packhouse, once I was calm enough, Nathan drove me home, and when I stepped inside, her scent hit me first. Not Kaima, but Tara.Her scent was warm, familiar, pulling me in.I stood by the door for a moment and just stared at her. She was still bruised, barely healed up. Her hair was a little messy. She had changed into fresh clothes, and there was a backpack slung over her shoulders. She looked like she was preparing to sneak out.“Going somewhere?” She froze when she saw me.For a second, neither of us spoke.Then slowly, I walked towards her.“Tara,” I said softly, “and where do you think you are going?”She sucked in a deep breath, trying her hardest not to look at me. “I... I need to head back.”“Head back? But you are not fine. You still need rest. You need to heal, Tara. Look at yourself.”“Nicholai, I'm fine,” she insisted, but her voice shook slightly. “And I really shouldn't be here any longer. I've already overstayed
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