UNBREAKABLE BOND
EARLIER IN THE DAY
“I love you, Williams.”
“You are my soulmate.”
“Take your stupid ring. And don’t ever come near me again.”
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Williams’ eyes shot open, his heart racing as fragments of the dream lingered in his mind. He sat up, his breaths heavy, and wiped the sweat off his forehead.
Reaching for his wallet on the nightstand, he pulled out a small, worn photo tucked inside. His fingers traced the edges, the image a cruel reminder of a past he couldn’t escape. His grip tightened as his emotions surged.