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.

crept in, around 7 o’clock, Hannah slipped into a sharp, tailored

a peaked cap on

opted for a casual look, a black sports coat that

have passed for a college student, his youthful features

for a leisurely spring outing

Charlie took the lead, driving off to

adjusted his hat and turned to Hannah with a serious

me a moment to ensure everything

way in through the same entrance we used

”

“Okay.

”

the vehicle and surveyed the area with

few tense moments, he turned and

seatbelt and turned to Dotson and the

“Let’s move.

”

slipped out of the car and into the

the path ahead swallowed by shadow, as if stepping into

immediately flicked on his flashlight, casting eerie

companions

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