Chapter Three; Love and War
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Damien irritated Allison beyond measure.
He teased her every chance he got.
He stole her seat.
Finished her sentences.
Called her “Little Scholar.”
She called him “Prince Ego.”
One rainy afternoon…
“You hate me.”
“I tolerate you.”
“So that’s a yes.”
She laughed.
“I’ve never met anyone as annoying as you.”
“And yet you smile every time we argue.”
She stopped walking.
Was that true?
Her heart skipped.
No.
Impossible.
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Kai began walking Allison back to her dorm after evening classes.
He listened.
He encouraged her.
He made her laugh.
“You deserve someone who chooses you every day,” Kai said softly one evening.
For a moment…
She almost believed she had found that person.
Until she noticed Damien watching them from across campus.
His expression…
Wasn’t jealousy.
It was fear.
Everything changed during the annual college masquerade.
At midnight.....
The lights flickered.
A strange melody echoed through the bathroom.
Everyone froze.
Except Allison.
A glowing silver door appeared behind the stage.
No one else seemed to see it.
"what is that?" she whispered.
Damien grabbed her wrist.
"we're leaving".
"What?"
"Now".
Before she could argue.....
The floor disappeared beneath them.
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