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Chapter 55

Author: Jilguera
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I didn’t care where I was going, as long as it was away from Kalen. I couldn’t believe he destroyed my necklace, and the last piece of Caden I had. Actually, I could believe it. It was very on par with everything that was going on in my life. I was so tired of all of this. All I wanted was to find my father and rest. I felt as if I could sleep for a hundred years.

The sun was nearly setting when I heard James say, “Well, hello there, Little Luna.”

I looked to my right and saw James walking up towards me. “What do you want?” I demand, tensing as I watch him.

He held up his hands as he laughed. “Easy. I come in peace.”

“Do you?” I said skeptically. “Because I saw how you threw Kalen under the bus earlier.”

“He deserved it,” James replied, with no hint of shame, then leaned down to look me in the eye. “Tell me I’m wrong, Little Luna.”

Working my jaw, I stared at him, irritated. He had a point. Kalen deserved it, but still… “It was a dirty move.”

James laughed and grinned at me. “Stickin
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