Chapter 4Terms of Acquisition
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It was evening when I left the cafe.
The sunset was a violent, blinding red.
Across the street, someone was hovering.
Julian saw her instantly and sprinted over.
The girl flinched, her face pale.
Julian's voice was sharp. "Nina, what are you doing here?
"I told you to go back to your dorm. Have you been waiting this whole time?"
Nina glanced at me, her eyes full of apology.
She looked down at her shoes. "I... I was worried about you..."
His expression melted. "Don't overthink it."
Suddenly...
An indescribable bitterness flooded my chest.
I really thought there was nothing left that could possibly hurt me.