The Dark Embrace

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days, she couldn't shake the feeling of his eyes on her, the weight of his presence lingering in t

in a café, living a life of simplicity. Abraham was a

like he was already

him. Why had he looked at her like that? Why had he come into her café? T

urn. Part of her hoped he wouldn't, but another part-the part she didn

ove the door rang. She froze, the sound of footsteps drawing clo

ar

t a chill down her spine. She looke

ee you again," he said, his

rself to stand tall. "I did

eyebrow. "I thought I l

forced herself to remain comp

I don't think you're just doing your job. I think you've been thinking

uickly looked away. "I-I don't

t have to lie, Zarah. I know you've been thinking

to steady her nerves.

use I want something from you. An

leave, but something about him-something dark-held her in place. She could feel the weight of his wor