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Courage

Author: Bunmi
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-02 13:51:27

Loraine’s POV

By the time we return to the mansion, it's dark, and I am dead tired. We did a lot of work today. By doing a lot of work, I mean following Killian around—he even took us to practice and forced Kris and me to work out.

So, you must know how my bones feel right now. It's been so long since I did anything other than walk, run, and jump. The moment our chauffeur opens the car door, I jump out, catapulting myself inside. I hear Kris running after me, but I don’t slow down or stop till I get to the elevator.

It's only when the elevator starts moving that I notice Killian’s absence. I glance at Kris questioningly, wondering where the hell his brother disappeared to.

“I’ll walk you to your room; maybe we can even spend a little time together before you go to bed. Killian has something to do before he joins you.”

Shit.

I totally forgot it was Killian’s night.

I’m sure I remembered sometime during the day, but it hadn’t registered. Fuck. We have not really talked or sp
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