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[Charlotte]

I leap into his arms, pulling him into me, breathing his scent mixed with the smell of cooking grease and soap.

As he wraps his arms around me, I start to cry. It has only been a day, not even 24 hours, and I missed him so much.

"Shhhh Cher," he coos as he holds me closer. "I'm here mon petite ange."

"How are you here? You were dying when I left you! I came here to seek revenge, you foolish man." I pull him closer to me, so tight I can feel his heart beating against mine.

"Miracles and medicine," he laughs, but it ends in a cough. He's still not well, he's just hiding it for my sake.

I want to wrap myself in him. I want to forget the world exists and keep me with him always. But I can't. For all I know we are being watched right this minute. Or listened to. None of this is safe. Turning slowly in his arms I face Riggs, my security detail, hired by McAllister.

He rolls his sleeve back a little bit more and shows me a small, golden chrysanthemum mixed with cherry blossoms
VictoryAnne Vice

A new ally has emerged. But is he really their friend?

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