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Chapter 202

Upon returning to the mansion, Bernard and others were met with darkness. The living room was illuminated only by the flickering glow of candles.

Douglas was on the phone.

“What happened?” Bernard asked.

“The electric transformer is out. I’m getting it fixed,” Douglas replied, surprised by their early return. His gaze fell on Hera, who was cradled in Bernard’s arms.

Samantha started to offer them a place to stay, but Bernard was already turning to leave.

“No need, we’re going home,” he said firmly.

to Bernard’s back. He pushed aside the troubling

plane, Bernard settled

pallor, her eyes vacant–a stark reminder of the fear

his deft fingers tending to the scrapes on her hands and knees with

eat?” he asked, wiping away the lingering

shook her

ache blooming within him. “Then rest well. We’ll be home before you know

turned to fetch her a glass of water, her slender fingers curled around his wrist. “Don’t leave me…” Her voice was a mere breath, her tear–filled eyes glistening

melted. “I won’t leave.”

gnawing pangs of hunger roused Hera

still asleep, one arm draped possessively across

went blank. What had happened last night?

her relief. Gradually, fragments of the previous night’s events

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