Aria.The soft light from the lamp in my room cast a warm glow around us. "I'll call you," Axel said, his voice rough but his eyes soft.I pulled him back, my heart screaming that it was too risky; he could get killed. I couldn't bear that pain. The pain of losing a loved one.Not again."I'll be okay, krasotka," he said, as if reading my mind. He kissed me, and I could feel the urgency and the passion. "I'll bring Nilo and Zara back. Safe. Trust me."I clung to him, tears threatening to spill. "Promise me, Axel. Promise me you'll come back."He smiled that bad boy smile I loved so much and whispered in my ear, "I promise, krasotka."I didn't want to let go. I couldn't. But I did, and he left. The door closed behind him, and I was left alone, his promise echoing in my head.Sleep was impossible. I paced around my room, restless, anxious. I checked on Mila. She was asleep, peaceful, unaware of the danger. Max wagged his tail, happy to see me."Everything will be okay, Max," I said, but
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