The Human mate: Marked for vengeance.
A quick, sudden sound that snapped me out of my calm—like a reminder that life had a way of throwing surprises at the most unexpected times.
My heart skipped a beat as I paused, mid-step. Who could it be right now? I hesitated, unsure whether I should open immediately or wait. My hand lingered near the door frame as I looked through the peephole, trying to see if I recognized anyone.
Outside, a courier stood calmly, holding a plain, unmarked box. The box was small, about the size of a shoebox, wrapped in simple brown packing paper with no labels or tags. He held it steadily, gripping it with both hands, as if it carried something delicate or important.
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