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Author: Winifred K
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Her heart clenched tightly, a wave of fear and panic rushing through her.

Curtis quickly extended his arm, pulling her waist close to him, wrapping her in a firm embrace. His heart raced, and Phoebe clung to him like a frightened rabbit, seeking warmth and comfort.

"Phoebe, don't be scared. I'm here, everything's going to be fine," he whispered, gently stroking her soft hair in a soothing gesture.

The car came to an abrupt stop after a series of jolts, skidding to a halt at a sharp corner. Only when Phoebe felt the car come to a safe stop did she slowly open her tightly shut eyes. She was still shaken, her gaze lifting toward the man holding her. A hoarse whisper escaped her lips, "Are we safe?"

"Yes, we're fine now," Curtis nodded, his gaze soft and reassuring. In this moment, he felt needed by her, a feeling he savored.

"What just happened? Did we crash?" Merle asked, steadying himself, his voice shaky.

Curtis was about to ask the driver what had happened when he noticed that their
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Derena Marie
taking a long time to figure out the point.. Was she even with him at 18, or did she get shot first
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