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Chapter 94

Author: Benita Jones
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"You're sure you're ready for this?" Asher's voice was low, steady, but his eyes betrayed his concern.

Elena tightened her grip on his hand, her knuckles turning white. "No," she whispered, then added, louder, "but I have to be. For myself. For all the nights I stayed awake wishing for this moment."

Asher gave her a small nod, then leaned down to kiss her forehead. "Then I'm with you. Every step of the way."

She exhaled slowly, grounding herself in his presence. The hallway was dimly lit, the air heavy with tension. Every step toward the cellblock felt like dragging chains behind her, weighted with the memories of pain and fear.

Her heart thundered in her chest as they reached the steel doors. The guard glanced at her, then nodded to Asher. "They're inside. You have ten minutes."

Asher gave a curt nod. "We won’t need more than that."

The door creaked open. The stench of damp concrete and old regret hit Elena like a punch. Her breath caught as her gaze landed on the four figures within
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