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XXXVI

Author: April Blues
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-11 21:56:08

"H-How did you get here? Why does it seem like you weren’t shot? How did you manage to free yourself so quickly? And how did you come here alone?" I bombarded him with questions as he helped me stand.

Yohan shot me a sharp look, annoyance flickering in his eyes.

"Seriously, Cosette? You're asking me that now when we only have a few minutes to escape? Can’t I just answer all of that later—when we’re already out of here?" he said irritably.

I clamped my mouth shut, afraid that pressing him further would only make him angrier. I wasn’t trying to be difficult—I just wanted answers. But as always, his stubbornness got in the way.

"Hey, listen..."

I looked up when Yohan gently lifted my chin, his expression softening.

"I’m not mad at you, okay? I’ll answer all your questions, but not now. We need to get out of here before Parker catches us," he said seriously.

I swallowed hard and nodded. Yohan gave me a faint smile, his hand brushing against my cheek.

Our moment was abruptly cut short when
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