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I looked into the back seat, and my lungs froze. Chandra had her arms wrapped around herself with her legs folded up on the seat against her chest. She was staring at the holes in her jeans like she was in another world. Beside Reece, Kari stared out the window. Her shoulders were hunched as if the weight of the world were pressing down on her, which it probably was. Every single person in our group had a target on their back, and the same man was hunting us all. Then there was Reece. Her demeanor was slightly different. Instead of retreating into herself, she was staring right at me. Her eyes glistened, making her irises appear more navy, but there was something mixed in with the sadness…something like hope. I tried to swallow unsuccessfully. Thorn’s forehead creased with concern, an
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