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Chapter 43: She Dared To Try

Author: George Orwell
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-10 15:48:13
Serena’s POV

The lounge was quiet and still as we walked up the stairs, Alex's hand holding mine.

This was crazy I thought, my heart thudded in my chest. I'd come to meet Alex, the decision almost felt like it wasn't mine.

I sighed, trying to shake the unease that threatened to bubble to the surface. Sam had meant well, I knew that. But his overprotectiveness felt suffocating at times.

And Darius? I hadn't seen hair or hide of him for days, It was probably intentional I thought.

The garden was beautiful though, and it was quiet, I'd been skeptical on my way but the beauty of the garden had wiped away all my doubts.

“This way,” Alex murmured as he led me to a terrace that was nestled close to a cliff. It was a beautiful scene.

“You…” the words lodged in my throat. “You didn't have to,” I finally managed to speak.

“I did,” Alex smiled and he pulled back a chair for me to sit. As I sat I felt a

As I sat, I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of guilt. I had ignored every warni
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