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Chapter 6: Blood
She pressed her back against the rough bark of the tree, her breath shallow and uneven. The forest seemed alive with malice, its shadows twisting unnaturally under the pale glow of the moon. Ren clenched her trembling hands, fighting the urge to peek around the tree. Don't be scared, he had told her. But how could she? Every fiber of her being screamed to ensure he was still standing. Could he truly handle that monstrous giant?
Her chest heaved, her heart hammering so fiercely it felt as if it might tear through her ribs. They wanted her. The truth weighed heavily on her, a painful guilt. He was out there, putting his life on the line for her sake.
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