Chapter 051
Emilia's POV
Running was not an option. There was no time for reflection. The door slammed open, and the chilly wind rushed in behind the tall, lanky figure. Niklas remained motionless. Nor did I.
His dad.
I couldn't recall ever seeing his face so still and up close. He looked like a resurrected ghost from a locked memory, but maybe I had seen him once—years ago. pale. The eyes were hard, icy, and unblinking.
He said, "I've been looking for you, Niklas."
Niklas's hand gripped mine more tightly.
"You shouldn't be here," Niklas said in a sharp, low voice.
His father intervened. "You shouldn't either. But notice how you're hiding. alongside her. Something sour flickered across his face as his gaze fell upon me.
I unintentionally took a step back.
Niklas moved forward.
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