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Chapter 19

Author: Oluwapelumi
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-28 07:16:25
Devon’s Pov

Karen’s figure came into view as she walked down, towards the direction my car was without her realizing that I was watching her every move. She didn’t notice me until I was right beside her, my hand gripping her arm in a tight hold, stopping her in her tracks and that was when it dawned on her, She was now in the devil’s webs.

She turned, startled, and when her eyes met mine, I could see the shocked look that was plastered on her face. She felt a sudden freeze of disbelief as the reality of what was happening sank in.

“Let go of me, Devon,” she spat, trying to pull her arm free from mine but I tightened my grip, pulling her closer so she had no choice but to look up at me.

“Get in the car, now!” I growled, the words coming out more like an order than a request which it was thought.

She jerked her arm again, still trying to wrench herself free, her eyes flashing with anger. “I’m not going anywhere with you, Devon so let me be!” She screamed and that was when I had enough o
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