Chapter 66 – Taking Control
Shelly barely slept that night.
Every time she closed her eyes, Veer’s voice came back. Calm. Confident. Like he already knew how things would end.
She hated that feeling.
Next to her, Spencer shifted slightly, his arm still around her, even in sleep. That simple touch kept her grounded.
She turned her face toward him, watching him for a moment.
He looked peaceful.
Very different from the storm building around them.
Shelly slowly moved closer, resting her head lightly against his chest again.
This… this was what she didn’t want to lose.
Not again.
Not to Veer.
Not to her past.
Her fingers curled slightly into Spencer’s shirt as she closed her eyes again.
This time, she slept.
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Morning came quietly.
Sunlight filled the room, soft and warm.
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