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Book 2: The Playboy King

Author: LORA ASHLEY
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56
1. Memories.

DIANE

‘You must be new here.’

‘Watch your back.’

‘Stay away from me!’

'Run!’

'I will find you, no matter where you hide.’

'Come out wherever you are.’

'Keep quiet you bitch.’

'Is he fucking dead?’

'You killed my son!’

'This is not over.’

‘Diane–!’

My eyes tear open with the force of the scream that yelled my name in my nightmare. I gasp for air as I shoot up straight on the mattress.

Beads of sweat trickle down the sides of my face and neck. My heart is pounding wildly as I struggle to calm down my heavy panting.

"Dear God.” I mutter, scooting backwards to the headboard. I relax my shivering body on the cold porcelain wood and shut my eyes, exhaling heavily.

Fuck.

Despite my slightly blurred vision, I manage to open my eyes to check out the time on my bedside clock.

4:30am.

I sigh and look away.

Gently, I take in deep breaths, one after the other. A few seconds later, I feel the loud pounding of my heart subsiding, but I continue to inhale and exhale mo
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