Riley's POV

The scene ahead might be conflicting and disturbing for some of you, please skip if you'll feel quite uncomfortable but be rest assured, its all for the plot.

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“You can't run now, Riley… or do you want to play hide and seek?”

The words hit me like a slap.

I didn’t think—I just ran.

My body reacted, legs pushing forward as fast as they could carry me. Every step sent a sharp, tearing pain through my hip where Daphne had stabbed me with that Bane poisoned dagger. It burned deep, spreading through my veins like fire, weakening me with every second.

My breathing was already uneven,...