CHAPTER 19

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GENEVIEVE

We finally arrived at the hotel, the joyous energy from the bar slowly ebbing away as fatigue set in.

The elevator ride was quiet, filled with the muted sounds of stifled yawns and murmured goodnights.

“ I’m so tired “

Janice sleepily spoke making me chuckle. I felt a smile tug at her lips, thinking back to the laughter and camaraderie of the evening. It had been a perfect night, one I wished would never end.

As the elevator doors opened on her floor, I stepped out and made my way down the hallway, my steps heavy with exhaustion.

“ that one is your room Janice “

I pointed at the door and Janice grabbed the key, opening it before entering and I shook my head with a little smile before I finally reached my room, slipping the key card into the slot and pushing the door open.

The room was dark, a comforting sanctuary after the vibrant chaos of the night.

But as I flicked on the light, My smile faltered, and my breath caught in my throat. There, standing in the middle