Adrian's P. O. V

“If there's a next life," Samantha smiled bitterly. “I hope fate gives us the chance to reunite again. And when that happens, you must promise to treat me better, okay?"

“What next life are you talking about," I asked, shielding my face from the blinding snowstorm that had come out of nowhere. “Didn't we promise to stay together in every lifetime? Why are you suddenly going back on your words?"

“I'm so sorry… Adrian." She pulled back before I could reach her, and the next thing I knew, the storm had swallowed her whole.

“No, no, no," I growled, dropping to my knees. “Not again."

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