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Chapter 37: A Map Home
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2025-03-11 19:22:51Selena's POV
I had no idea where I was, and rather than walking around like a headless chicken, I needed a plan. First things first. If I was going to escape, I needed more information. More precisely, I needed a map and figure out where I was located. And much to my dismay, my best bet was the library--- which I’d just escaped.
Stupid!
I turned on my heel and, with my heart pounding, I retraced my steps--- and once more nearly ran straight into a pair of guards.
Shit!
Flattening myself against another doorway, I held my breath as they walked past, their conversation a low murmur. My fingers dug into the wooden frame as I forced myself to stay still. At this rate, I was going to be caught before I really escaped. For now, I’d been lucky. But I didn't know how much longer I could rely on luck or on the scent neutralizer to save my butt.
I needed to get my ass into gear or else I was fuck
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