Aliyah I blinked in the mirror. Where did that voice come from? "Mate." My breathing came to a halt, realizing that it was coming from my head, and I could hear it every time I gazed at Brayden. Beads of cold sweat formed on my forehead as I struggled to comprehend what was happening. “Aliyah, you okay?” Brayden gently asked me, noticing my bewildered expression. When our eyes met in the mirror, I gasped when the voice said it again. This time, it was louder and more distinct, causing goosebumps to rise on my arms. "Mate." It almost hurt my ears, I untangled myself from Brayden's embrace and rushed out of the room. 'Why are you running, Aliyah?' Finally, the enchanting voice said something other than the word, 'mate'. Its tone was soothing, almost pleading, but I couldn't bring myself to stop and listen. “Aliyah, wait!” Brayden called, but I was already running towards the main door as I tried to escape the confusion and panic that consumed me. “Who are you?” I ask
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