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Leaving Dark Woods felt so foreign and oddly queer that I felt like I was leaving the biggest part of me behind. I couldn’t help but steal glances as the cab that Val had gotten me stretched further and further from the castle, and I didn’t understand why my heart hurt so painfully when I was actually doing the right thing for the three of us. Surprisingly, Dark Woods had grown on me so much that it felt like home, and one always cried when leaving home. I wanted to laugh because I used to resent this place so much, but now I was in pain for leaving.Was it because I left without saying goodbye? Was it because I didn’t even see the look on their faces when I turned my back and left? But this wasn’t a goodbye. It was not! And seeing the look on their faces would have shattered me into pieces and I wouldn’t be leaving, that's why I sneaked out when they were still sleeping.I glanced down at my finger where two rocks that became one were nestled so big and proud. A sm
RARE So I tried to overcome the epilophobia and just get done with it. One more time, I really really apologize for how the story has ended but I have to do it to avoid effing it up even further. And I hope you guys don't curse me a lot. Because I will cry. But in a nutshell, I hope you all loved this one, looking forward to continuing with you Ari's journey, and this time, Xander is in the mix. Remember to include Ukraine in your prayers, and send candies to them telepathically! Love, RARE
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