Becoming Strangers Again by Lily

Chapter 131

Chapter 131

they to own the fence persing dowels had to are up here for de ong with necking ham a

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that let in a sliver of moonlight. I had There was no were out unives verone ch

1 set down in the cold Be my hack game the w and clowed my eyes

Ryan, pawpely I knew Ry would be looking for me. He was always there for me and I had be he would come through this time too. But how long would it take him To bong did

sty mind wandered back to the late I saw Ryan We had argued about something trivial wething that wemand we nogicam

The thire gnawed at me a constant reminder of predicament. I glanced at the empty water horties again, their prounce mocking my despeses I had tried to ration them, but it hadn't been whough I could fel debration atting in, day band growing weaker by the mume

I had well to think of Ryan again, to lead

for uspe that he would fit me. I imagined

was the only thing that kept me going

Row: bursting chrough the door has fare ind with wet

to sly thing that kept the fear wt bay

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lift my head, the dehydration and exhaustion taking their toll. I wanted to call out, to let whoever was out there know I was here, but my voice was

Someone was at the door, pounding on it with relentless force. Each hit reverberated through the walls, shaking me to my core. I prayed was Ryan, that he had finally found

a final, resounding crash, the door gave way. Splinters flew as it broke open, and Ryan rushed in, his eyes wide with panic and relief. He spotted me immediately, his expression softening with

knees beside me. His arms wrapped around me, pulling me close. I felt his warmth, his strength, as he cradled me

managed a weak smile, feeling the tears well up in my eyes.

audible.

tender and comforting. "You're safe now," he murmured, his voice choked with

vision narrowing as darkness crept in from the edges. I wanted to stay awake, to hold on to the safety of his embrace, but I was slipping, my strength

to say before the darkness claimed me, pulling me

tightening around me, his voice a distant, soothing murmur

that I knew belonged to Ryan. The soft lighting and the comforting scent of his place wrapped around me like a warm blanket. An IV drip was attached to my hand, delivering much-needed fluids into

on the sofa, his head resting in his hands, his posture tense and weary. The moment he saw I was awake, he sprang up and hurried to my side, his eyes wide with relief

said softly, reaching out to take my

"Ryan," I whispered, my voice still raspy. "You found

eyes glistening with unshed tears. "I was so

sting of tears in my own eyes. "You weren't.

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hair away from my face, his touch tender and soothing "I'll always find you, no matter what. You're safe now.

of being in his home allowed me to relax. I knew t was safe, and for the first time in what felt like forever, I felt a sense

peace,

eyes closing as exhaustion claimed me once

replied, his voice a soft promise that followed me into

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