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Author: PYJ
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KIERA’S POV

Like a flurry of arrows, his words pierced my heart, hitting every nerve connected to it. If there’s anything I dreaded more than my life back home, it was the haunting memories of the horrors I endured in that hellhole. It was a nightmare.

He released a heavy sigh before entering the car and waited as I walked cautiously to the car, my legs trembling.

As I settled into the car, beads of tears formed in my eyes, however, the deep measured breath he took was enough to relay the magnitude of his simmering anger.

After a few seconds of regaining his composure, he started the engine and drove off. The oppressive silence and tension in the car were almost unbearable, and I silently prayed we’d arrive at our destination quickly.

At last, we pulled up at an estate, and he swiftly hopped out of the car and opened the door for me. He stretched out his hand and I placed mine in his, my gaze pinned on the floor.

“Hey,” he said gently, lifting my chin with his finger.

“I’m sorry I la
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I love Kiera's character.. she's always trying to escape...
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