Hardin’s POV

Even when I was told that Shelby was gone, I didn't care because, at that moment, her absence meant nothing to me. The only thought that consumed my mind was of Freda. Is she safe? Is she okay? These questions echoed relentlessly in my mind, drowning out the news of Shelby's passing.

“What should we do boss,” he asked again.

“Bury, burn, or discard her..,.do whatever you want, just get the hell out of my sight” I said with a hint of frustration in my voice, it was clear that I wasn't in the mood for any nonsense, right now my main priority was Freda’s well-being.

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