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My heart skipped a beat. Even when he was far away and kidnapped by my nemesis, he had a way of making me feel completely loved. I love you. I didn’t know how else to convey everything inside me. He was the lyrics to the perfect song, one I would never tire of listening to.

Samuel linked, Callie? Is everything okay? The witches and I are outside waiting, and we’re starting to worry.

I exhaled, not wanting my time with Bodey to end. But I needed to get out there. I connected with Bodey, I’ve gotta go talk to the witches.

Okay. I’m tired anyway, Bodey replied. I’ll try to get some sleep on this wet, cold floor.

My chest throbbed. I love you, and I will get you out of there. That was one promise I was damn sure going to keep.

Focus on keeping yourself safe. Losing you is the one thing I could never endure.

As I walked through the living room to the front door, the house seemed eerie, like Dad’s essence was lingering. The sense of loss was overwhelming. The reality that I’d never again se