My Hatred, My Soulmate
"I had to stall him. If we wait until he’s done with that meal, I’m screwed. He’ll call me in, the conversation will start, and who knows when it’ll end? Hours, maybe days. And once he starts, I’m not getting out. Not without suspicion."
Luna, ever the quiet one, gives a sharp nod, her eyes glinting with resolve. “Then let’s move.”
We move quickly but efficiently, every motion rehearsed, practiced. The final pieces of our escape plan come together like a well-oiled machine—tightening straps, checking and re-checking enchantments. Time ticks by like a countdown to war.
Cassidy yanks back the heavy velvet curtain with a flourish, revealing the tall, arching window that overlooks the courtyard.
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