Vanessa’s POV
After bidding farewell to Caroline, I tread barefoot along the street toward our hideout. I pray neither Alfie nor Amelia awaits me there; facing them would only compound my troubles. Despite the ache in my feet, my weary mind guides me effortlessly to our sanctuary in less than a minute.
Nestled deep within the heart of Blood Moon, our secret hideout awaits—a place where Amelia, Alfie, and I once sought refuge and joy. Here, the air carries whispers of laughter and the warmth of camaraderie from our carefree youth, when tattoos didn't spell chaos.
Concealed behind a dense curtain of foliage, our hideout remains shielded from prying eyes. Memories flood back as I approach—the shared secrets, dreams, and whispered fears, the daylight camps without a flicker of fire.
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