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7 – The Uncharted Territory

*ARLENE’s POV*

We walked across the wooden bridge that stretched over the water, leading us to the secluded bungalow. Each creak of the wood beneath my feet seemed to echo in the stillness, heightening my unease. My knees trembled, and I couldn't tell if it was from the cool breeze coming off the water or the proximity of Mago walking beside me. His presence made my heart race, and I struggled to steady my breathing.

Mago broke the silence. “I bet you belong to an organization at the university,” he said, glancing at me. “Which one?”

“Music,” I replied, my voice sounding smaller than I intended. Why was I suddenly tongue-tied around him?

He nodded, his lips curving into a smile. “What do you do there?”

“I play stringed instruments,” I explained, my gaze flicking between him and the path ahead. “The guitar is my favorite.”

“That’s perfect. We’ll get along just fine then,” he said, flashing that heart-stopping smile.

His words made me blush, and I bit my lip, trying to hide it. The trut
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