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But that isn’t her karma to bare. That is mine.

So I stalk her again. Like I used to in the past, right in the beginning when she hardly knew my name. I follow her when she goes to the shops. I follow her when she walks at the park.

When she gets coffee in town I am sitting close, always watching.

I park outside her father’s house - Luke’s house - and I watch her moving around inside.

It’s thrilling, sparking my desire for her to an entirely new level. It becomes darker, more determined.

I will have her.

One way or another.

No one else will ever touch her - she is mine. She will always be mine.

CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN

Neve

Ican’t stop thinking about him.

No matter what I do.

No matter where I go or how much I try to distract myself. I can’t get Celso out of my mind or my heart.

I’m falling apart without him. And I’m terrified of being with him.

In the last few days he hasn’t messaged me and I’m worried.

What if he’s given up? He said he never would though.What if he has?

The thought shatters me. It makes me realize that I never wanted him to give up because I always knew that at some point I would give in and go back to him.

I belong with him.

I need time to process everything.

I could be wrong though. After what I found out about him.

It could be my heart tricking my mind. Matters of logic falling away while blind love leads me. Dammit.

I need to talk to Dalila. She will know what to do. She always does.

Grabbing my phone off my bedside table I lie on my back, holding it above my head while I type the message to Dalila.

Me: I need to talk. I need to get out. I need myfriend.

Dalila: Finally. I’m glad you’re done saying no to my invites. I’ll come fetch you at eight. Dinner first and then we’re going dancing.

Me: I’m not in the mood for a club. Dinner sounds perfect.

Dalila: I don’t care. Wear something hot. We are going dancing.

I grin and shake my head.

Me: Fine. I’ll be ready at eight.

Dalila arrives at Seven thirty. Nevio drops her off. We are going to catch an Uber there so that we don’t have to worry about having a few drinks.

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