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It's A Joke, Right?

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last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-08-24 18:00:53

NORA POV

I watched as l' faces became pale, their eyes wide with shock. My mother's hand flew to her mouth, as if stifling a gasp. My father's eyes darted to Justin then back to me, his expression a mix of disbelief and concern.

"Nora- don't scare me, please. Tell me it's just a joke" my mother managed to say, her voice shaking.

I felt a lump form in my throat as I saw the fear and uncertainty in their eyes. This was exactly what I was afraid of. This was what I hated to see, their tears and hurt.

Maybe I should have come out clean on the first day. I tried to stop the piercing pain in my heart as the tears no longer needed to struggle to get to my cheek. It was already an open stream on my face.

"It's true," I barely responded, my voice cracking. " After I woke up, I found myself in the Lycan Kingdom."

As I sniffed, I got ready to open up everything to them about my life at the Lycan Kingdom. I took a glance at Karen who was standing as a guard to the entrance. He smiled faintly at
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