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"How Presumptuous Of You”

Author: Manuel Kyle
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-14 00:19:40

RUBY'S POV

I zipped up my suitcase two days later and stepped back, surveying the room one last time. It felt strange, leaving this space that had somehow become familiar in such a short amount of time.

A bodyguard was already waiting at the door. Without a word, he reached for the bags.

“Thank you,” I said quietly, handing them over.

He gave a brief nod and turned, leading the way out. I followed, shutting the door behind me and stepping into the hallway. My steps slowed when we passed that particular door. The "Keep Out" placard was still hanging there like a challenge, daring me to ask questions I wasn’t sure I wanted answers to.

Then the door opened.

Dominic stepped out, closing it behind him. He wore a black shirt which was unbuttoned at the collar, sleeves rolled up to his elbows, as if he’d been working on something private.

Ever since our conversation two days ago, I had been cautious around him. When he told me he’d gone to Gabriel’s house, threatened him, and nearly crossed
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