It was a pale gray sky, with the last suggestions of dawn barely beginning to paint the horizon. Hadzen and Hannah emerged from the grand entrance of the mansion, their footsteps echoing across the marble steps. Amara followed behind him, an unreadable expression on her face, curving her lips into a practiced smile."You know," Amara called out, trailing behind them as they made their way across the expansive front lawn, "you can stay here as long as you want. My parents are away for the week, so it's no trouble."Hadzen didn't spare her a glance. His grip on Hannah's hand tightened, and he quickened his pace, practically dragging his sister along. "We're out," he said coldly. "Thank you, but we're leaving."Hannah glanced back at Amara, her mismatched eyes wide and sincere. "Thanks, Amara," she said, waving with her free hand. "See you soon!" There was real gratitude in her voice, but she had to hurry to catch up with her brother, who was already marching toward the edge of the prope
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