The Shadows We Escape

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eyes scanning the crowded streets. "But

e no

have to try. We can't just

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iane exchang

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n," he said. "You'll be working

elp but feel a sense of hope. Maybe, just maybe,

was met with the familiar faces of

, boss," Lyle

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ey think taking me out will

hat's what it l

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o handle the situation, his mind racin

the office and my home," he said. "I don

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ehind this attack," Damian continued.

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ned to leave, Damian

mething els

ned back

amian said, his eyes intense. "A girl,

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w, husky sound. "Ju

We'll get righ

ack to the ceiling, his mind consumed

that she was important, that she

mined to find ou

le and Nate worked tireles