Chapter 34
Evelyn’s POV “Evie… Evie, wake up.” The voice slipped through the link, pulling me out of sleep. I groaned softly, blinking into the dark. “Ben?” I linked back, still half-asleep. “Yes, it’s me. I—I need to see you. Please.” Something in his voice made my chest tighten. “Okay… I’m coming.” I carefully slipped out of bed, making sure not to wake Mira. The room was quiet, her breathing soft and steady. I eased the door open— —and winced as it clicked shut louder than I wanted behind me. Great. Subtle, Evie. Real subtle. I made my way to the main door and opened it, the loud buzz echoing through the empty hall. I froze, glancing around. No one. Good. I slipped out and shut it quickly, the sound still too loud for comfort. “Where are you?” I asked through the link. “Outside.
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