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31. Mysterious Tales
Emma settled into his embrace, trying hard to concentrate but she was so exhausted. Within the hour she was fast asleep and safe with Matthias protecting her.
She felt a warm blanket wrap around her and his warm kiss upon her forehead.
His whispers penetrated her consciousness, "Sleep tight, my little shadow."
Then nothing but darkness as sleep enveloped her until she walked into a dark room without any windows.
She wrinkled her nose at the stale smell of blood and oh... it was horrible. The cloaked figure raised her head and stared at Emma with purple eyes.
Eyes that penetrated into Emma's soul as she heard, "Child, remember my words. The day will soon
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