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, Hannah slipped into a sharp, tailored

and settled a peaked cap on her head, her

black sports coat that toned down his usually commanding

have passed for a college student, his youthful features belying

a leisurely spring outing than a visit

took the lead, driving off

Charlie adjusted his hat and turned to

Moore, give me a moment to ensure everything

way in through the same entrance

”

“Okay.

”

the vehicle and surveyed the area with

he turned and gave

seatbelt and turned to Dotson and the others crammed in

“Let’s move.

”

out of the car and into the night;

them, the path ahead swallowed by shadow, as if stepping into the

casting eerie shadows against

companions with a stern

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