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chapter 9 : the best man

Author: Naomi
last update Last Updated: 2021-01-22 18:40:52

Matthew and Serenity have come out for a run, they have been sitting on top of a broken wooden log which overlooks the stream and the waterfall. It's so peaceful out here, the chirping of the birds and flapping of their wings accompanied by the sound made by the crickets. 

The water from the waterfall falls on to the stream in a steady pace never once breaking the rhythm which causes ripples to form on the water in a circular motion.

They have been sitting in silence for the past half hour just looking into the scenery before them, both lost in their own thoughts.

"Do you ever miss her?" Serenity breaks the silence by asking the question. Matthew immediately understand who she was asking him about, his mate. 

Its silent for a f

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