The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

After several rounds, her attention shifted from the screen to Bryson, who had been feigning sleep, his eyes closed and his breathing even.

Despite the noise, he seemed undisturbed.

Hannah studied him intently, a small frown creasing her forehead.

Even after all this time together, Bryson remained an enigma to her.

“Am I that fascinating to look at?”

Bryson murmured without opening his eyes, catching Hannah off-guard.

Hannah’s cheeks warmed, and she turned her attention back to her phone with a huff.

“Don’t flatter yourself.

”

One eyebrow arched, Bryson finally opened his eyes, meeting her gaze with a playful spark.

“Why not? Might as well consider me a narcissist.

”

“Humph!” was all Hannah managed, her mock annoyance failing to mask her embarrassment.

the evening crept in, around 7 o’clock,

into a sleek, high ponytail and settled a peaked cap on her head, her beautiful eyes

black sports coat that toned down his usually commanding

he might have passed for a college student, his youthful

they looked more prepared for a leisurely spring outing than a visit to the

Charlie took the lead, driving off to a

adjusted his hat and turned to Hannah with a

moment to ensure

make your way in through the

”

“Okay.

”

vehicle and surveyed the area

tense moments, he turned and gave the

her seatbelt and turned to Dotson and the others crammed in

“Let’s move.

”

and into the

enveloped them, the path ahead swallowed by shadow, as

casting eerie shadows against

his companions with a

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