Eyra’s POVFor a split second, I froze. One of Dave’s bodyguards was in the room, scanning the area before our eyes finally met.I wasn’t sure. He was wearing sunglasses, so I couldn’t tell if he’d noticed me or not, but wasn’t this my chance? This would be the craziest, most impulsive move I could possibly make. But what if, with just a single act of courage, I could escape from this place?Quickly, I grabbed the bedside lamp and swung it at him. It hit him squarely on the temple. While he was still groaning in pain, I rushed toward the door. But a pair of arms pulled me back quickly and held me tight.“Let me go!” I screamed.“Shh…! Miss Noir, don’t scream. It’s me,” the man said in a deep voice, almost a whisper. One hand still held me tight, while the other removed his sunglasses, leaving me gaping in shock—so much so that I covered my mouth with my hand.“M-Mr. Wynter? How did you—are you okay? Your temple...” I pointed to his red-looking temples.“It's nothing," he said. "That d
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