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Author’s POV
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There's a moment of silence as Chase's words hang in the air like a stormy cloud, and he watches as Kyra's expression shifts from surprise to a perplexing blend of emotions that he can't quite decipher.
Her eyes widen momentarily before narrowing, her lips parting as though she's struggling to form a response before she finally finds her voice.
"I think you are in the wrong place," she manages to say, her voice tinged with disappointment and something else—something Chase can't quite place. Without waiting for a reply, she turns abruptly and walks away. But desperation tugs at Chase, and he calls after her, chasing her before grabbing her arm, causing a gasp to escape Kyra’s lips as she turns around.
"Let go of me!" She
