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Dark POV

Hayley had fallen into my arms. In that moment, I released my hold and she crumpled to the ground.

“You should return to your room,” I said.

She looked at me, clearly annoyed, but didn’t dare to disobey.

When she was gone, I clutched my chest. It wasn’t pain or heartbreak, but it was beating fast, and it felt like I needed to be somewhere immediately.

Sal.

I thought inwardly.

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PRESENT

“They are in danger,” Sal said. There was fear and panic in his eyes.

“Let’s leave.” I said.

Sal gave me a questioning look, then blinked stared at me from head to toe and turned...