Chapter 0459

"Nina... Follow me..."

I knew it wasn't real. I knew that it was just an illusion, a machination of my own mind. But damn it, if it didn't feel more real than anything at that moment.

The air around me grew colder, and an eerie silence enveloped the room. The chatter, the laughter, the music coming from downstairs-all of it almost seemed to have been swallowed by an engulfing void.

As I continued to gaze at the figure, its features became more distinct. It looked menacing, its eyes gleaming with malevolence. The corners of its lips curled into a malicious grin, revealing a set of impossibly white, razor-sharp teeth.

My heart raced, my palms growing sweaty against my knees. I felt an icy grip of fear clutching at my insides.

Then, just as my panic began to peak, the figure did something wholly unexpected-it took a running leap off the cliff, plummeting into the abyss of the ocean below.

"Come with me..."

I jumped, a sharp intake of breath escaping my lips. The suddenness of its disappearance left me reeling. I pressed my hand to my chest, trying to quell the pounding of my heart.

"Nina... Earth to Nina."

Enzo's voice pulled me back to reality. I blinked, the room coming back into focus, the comforting sounds of the party from downstairs filling my ears once more.

His dark brown eyes studied me, concern etching his handsome features. "You okay? You looked like you were a million miles away just now."

I had just witnessed. Should I confide in

evening, and I didn't want to ruin it for

a forced smile, hoping he wouldn't press the

quirked an eyebrow, clearly not entirely convinced, but he let it

soft glow had faded behind a thick curtain of clouds, casting dim shadows around the room. Here I was, seated cozily between two of the most important men in my life, and yet I felt as though I was alone, adrift at

well, I began hesitantly, trying to bring some levity to the tense atmosphere. "I was a bit sick earlier today

his gaze intensifying as it settled on me. "Nina," he began cautiously, "if you're not feeling well, especially after everything that's happened, you should consider getting checked

trying to brush away his concern. "Honestly, Luke, it's just a bad period. Nothing

made me want to roll my eyes. But before I could, Enzo's hand found mine, fingers intertwining with

murmured, his eyes lacking onto mine with such intensity that the world seemed to fade

undying commitment, left me momentarily speechless. My heart thudded, a warmth spreading across my

going on, remember? Let's go out

allowing Enzo's words to chase away the shadow of doubt that had

offering a grateful smile. "Let's

our way through the expansive house, hand in hand. The muted sounds of chatter and laughter grew louder, guiding us to the main living area, where

of the hockey team had gathered for a card game, and behind them stood Lori and Jessica, arguing over who could eat the

my ear, his warm breath sending shivers down

me back onto the dance floor. The world around us blurred as we swayed

everyone in splits, with some of the most dignified pack members making

in the backyard, illuminated by soft lanterns, beckoned invitingly in the warm early summer air. Enzo had turned on the pool heater and the hot tub earlier that night, and people

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