The drive was long, the narrow road winding through dense forests and steep hills, but it was nothing compared to the journey Ashley had undertaken over the past few months. Every mile that passed seemed to carry her further away from the life she once knew, and closer to the uncertain future that awaited them all. Amelia sat beside her in the passenger seat, her face pale and anxious, but there was a steely determination in her eyes that hadn’t been there before. In the backseat, Demon lay still, his breathing shallow but steady. The car hummed quietly, the only sound that broke the tense silence inside.Ashley’s hands gripped the steering wheel tightly as she navigated the rugged terrain. The weight of her decisions, the gravity of what lay ahead, bore down on her like a heavy shroud. Yet, underneath that weight, there was a fierce resolve. Adonis had taken so much from her—her innocence, her peace of mind, and nearly her life. But he hadn’t taken everything. She still had her siste
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