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2021-05-20 20:48:20Perrin
I had grabbed clothes from the floor of my bedroom, dashing down the hall. I jammed my fingers into the elevator as Kira rushed up behind me, shouting over my shoulder. “How long has he been awake?”
“Mom just got the call. Minutes, maybe? She headed over when I came up to tell you.”
I jammed the elevator button again. It was too damn slow. I headed for the stairs, Kira on my heels. Jaz slammed my bedroom door behind her, dressed in one of my hoodies and a pair of my old gym shorts.
The three of us pounded down the stairs, my heart pounding even harder.
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The car ride to the infirmary had been a blur. My father had already driven over with Beta Mark and Mistra, having sent Charlie back to
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