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Echos Of The Past

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Aqua woke to the soft light filtering through her curtains, casting gentle patterns across her room. The remnants of the night before lingered in her mind—the warmth of Damon’s embrace, the comfort of his presence—but now, it felt oddly empty. She blinked against the sunlight, scanning her room. Damon wasn’t there.

On her nightstand, a brightly colored sticky note caught her eye. She picked it up, her heart fluttering with a mix of disappointment and concern.

Hey Aqua, I had to go. I’ll check in later. Please be safe. – Damon

A wave of warmth washed over her, mingling with a hint of anxiety. She couldn’t shake the feeling that something was looming in the distance, just beyond her reach. Aunt Cleo had let her stay home from school, a small mercy after the emotional whirlwind of the previous night. The thought of facing the world outside felt daunting, especially with the memories of her parents still haunting her.

As the front door clicked shut, signaling Aunt Cleo’s departure to the
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