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2024-10-29 19:42:56Samantha’s POV
I pulled the hood of my sweatshirt up to cover the cap on my head, tucked my revolver in its pocket and my daggers in my thigh boots. I closed the door behind me while I exited my house. As soon as I was out of the house, I pressed the button that revealed my car, which was hidden behind a gate in its designated area.
I headed to the car. I got in, fixed my seatbelt, ignited the car and zoomed out. I connected my phone to the car and called Nate. After a few beeping sound, I heard his excited voice.
“Lia!”
“Hey, Nate.”
“I thought you eloped again.” He teased.
“Who would I elope with?” I chuckled and simultaneously merged into the moving vehicles. “By the way, did Uncle Mark show up today?”
“No, he hasn’t been here lately.”
“Okay, what about Adrian?” Silence ensued. “N
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