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CHAPTER 9

Ava's POV.

"Ava, wait!!"

Their voices chased after me, filled with urgency and confusion. But I did not stop.

My heart was slamming against my ribs as I ran down the stairs. My legs were shaking, but I was determined to put as much distance between us as possible.

I could not face them. I ...