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Chapter Thirty Seven
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Eighteen Years Ago
Alaya's POV
"I reject you."
The words crashed into my dream, shattering the peaceful bliss of sleep. I bolted upright, kicking the sheets to the floor. Tears soaked my face and pillow. What remained of my heart shrank a little more in my chest. the space left behind was one of agony and nightmares. Those three words terrorised me every night. They were the first thing I had on a morning and the last thing at night. I'd sit, popcorn in my lap, chocolate at my side, a glass of wine in my hand engrossed in my favorite movie and they'd pop into my head. I reject you.
"Ally, honey, are you okay?" My mother called up the stairs.
"Fine, mom."
"You were screaming again."
"I had a nightmare."
"About him again?"
"No, mom, go back to sleep."
I lied. I always lied. I told people I was mistaken. He wasn't really my mate and the rejection didn't turn my heart to
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