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Your shift finished four hours ago

Author: Lana Adler
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-25 18:03:43

Alysha’s heart raced as she pushed open the door of the military villa, the familiar scent of wood and metal filling her senses. She had hoped to slip in quietly, unnoticed, but as soon as she crossed the threshold, she heard Charles’s voice.

“Where were you?” he demanded, his tone sharp, his eyes narrowing as he watched her from the doorway of the living room.

Alysha stiffened, her mind scrambling for an excuse. “I—I was at the hospital,” she replied, trying to keep her voice steady.

Charles took a step forward, his expression unreadable but his eyes sharp, searching hers for any sign of deception. “Your shift ended four hours ago.” His tone was calm, but there was an edge to it, and she felt a shiver run down her spine. “Where were you?”

Alysha felt her pulse quicken, her palms growing clammy as she forced herself to meet his gaze. She swallowed hard, knowing that her absence could raise suspicions she didn’t want to answer. “I—I went for a walk,” she stammered, trying to sound conv
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