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53 - Blocked It Out

Author: Sakiah Zee
last update publish date: 2024-08-02 22:52:56

ARAH

She craned, scanning the store for any sign of the cat. Nothing. “The black one who just—”

“Hey, cute boy!” A husky, melodious voice cut through her words. The green-eyed guy leaned casually against the counter, a basket brimming with pet toys next to him. “How much for all of these?” His intense gaze locked onto hers, even though he was addressing Jeric.

Jeric excused himself and moved behind the counter. The green-eyed guy turned away, but his unsettling smile lingered in her mind. Arah
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