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Artemis Pondering

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Artemis drove through the city streets, his grip firm on the steering wheel, yet his mind far from the road ahead. The city lights blurred in his vision as Klarisse’s words echoed in his head.

*"She was orphaned at a young age... no family to call her own... bounced from one foster home to another..."*

His jaw clenched. He had always sensed there was more to Allie than what she let on. She was sharp, independent, and resilient—traits that only came from surviving hardship. But now, knowing the full extent of her past, he understood why he was drawn to her.

Because in many ways, she was just like him.

The realization settled heavily in his chest as he pulled into the hotel’s parking lot. He turned off the engine but made no move to leave the car. Instead, he leaned back against the headrest, staring blankly at the roof of his vehicle, allowing himself to process everything.

For most of his life, Artemis had felt like an outsider. Even before he discovered the truth about his adopt
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