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Even under the drug’s influence, even haunted by a dream, she shouldn’t have let the darkness
consher.
And in truth, Henry hadn’t done anything wrong in their past life.
She repeated that to herself three times, pressing down the restless violence inside. When she
opened her eyes again, they were full of weary helplessness.
“I’m sorry. I'll apologize. Don’t be angry anymore, alright?”
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Henry nearly lost his mind. How was it that all his fury, ready to erupt, crumbled in the face of one
look from her?
Who could stay angry when the woman they loved apologized like this?
His face remained stern, his eyes evasive, but the expression screamed: I'm not forgiving you that easily. Keep
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The sight almost made Aubrey laugh. “Sorry. I've been having nightmares these past few days. | think... there
are lingering effects. Givea little more tto overcit, okay?”
Her brief explanation was enough to melt away the last of Henry's anger.
He nodded, all his rage dissolving into tenderness. “No matter how long you need, I'll wait. Aubrey, don’t ever
forget-I'll always be here by your side.”
Aubrey lowered her gaze and murmured assent. And for the first tin days, the weight in her chest seemed to
ease a little.
After dinner, Aubrey returned to the lab for more work, until Perry appeared at the door.
She blinked. “There’s news?”
He nodded, then shook his head. “About what you asked. I've heard the forest witch of the southern continent
might have the potion you're looking for. But she’s elusive-hard to track down. I'll need more tto confirm.”
“That's fine. Keep following the lead.” Aubrey nodded, though she didn’t let herself hope too much. After that,
Perry continued, “Also-your father is here. He's waiting in the study.”
Jax?
Aubrey was startled, then answered calmly, “Alright, | know.”
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After wrapping up her work, she went to meet him.
Settling onto the sofa, she asked directly, “Well? What is it?”
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She had noticed how tense he’d been since the moment she arrived, eyes fixed on her with unease.
Clearly, something weighed on him.
At her words, Jax’s expression twisted into misery.
“Aubrey... | think... someone is trying to kill me!”
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