Ch. 109 - Another Realm

Kiera POV

The night held an eerie presence, the ground lightly shrouded in fog and the half-crescent moon casting its mocking glow upon the world. As I continued through my garden, seeking lilacs to adorn my kitchen table, the delicate petals brushing against my fingers and filling the air with their powdery scent, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss.

As the gears of my mind began to spin, my senses heightened, trying to decipher the mysterious presence that had unsettled me. Suddenly, a figure emerged in the distance.

Though his face was obscured, I recognized him instantly. A smile spread across my face, and my heart raced with anticipation. Without a second thought, my feet propelled me forward, moving faster than I had thought possible. He was alive, and he was here!

"Chase!" I screamed out to him. He turned to me, a look of confusion on his face. My body lurched forward, and he caught me in his strong arms.

"Cherie! How are you here?" He asked in a low voice.

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