Between two worlds
“If we wait for him to make the first move, it’ll be too late.”
Leo looked at me, his expression conflicted. “Are you sure about this, Lila? You’re putting yourself in even more danger.”
“I’ve already lost too much,” I said, my voice steady. “I’m not backing down now.”
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The First Twist
The next day, Ethan left to gather intel, leaving me and Leo to figure out how to protect the café. As we worked, there was an undeniable tension between us—an unspoken connection that neither of us wanted to address.