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158. A Bigger Step

Author: Kiki Jones
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-29 22:29:18
HAYLEE

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His mind was made up.

I could tell from the unwavering determination in his eyes, but it doesn’t feel right to give up now. Whereas I was dying to be the winner. Perhaps it was the teenager in me that craved this victory, or I was just being petty.

It doesn’t matter.

I just wouldn’t lose to Allison.

Not Xalen, not the throne, and not the power that would be mine once I became queen.

I didn’t want Allison or her crazy-ass family to have all of these.

“What stunt has she pulled now?” I asked as I encouraged Xalen to read the content of the paper that Allison left behind.

Xalen sighed and blurted, “It doesn’t matter to me, Hay. Please, let’s just focus on mending our relationship. I am begging you.”

“I want that too, Xay,” I said with undiluted honesty. Aside from the fact that I wanted to win and also find out how the bond between Xalen and me affected the power I carried within me, I also wanted this to work because Xalen loved me.

And I might love him too.

I have been think
Kiki Jones

Oh, girl! Haylee has stopped playing. Thank you for reading. Love, Kiki.

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