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Chapter 24 - Farewell
Marina
Back inside the mountain, I never felt at home. It felt like I was sleeping, endlessly waiting for my life to begin as the seasons went by.
The only thing able to bring a smile to my face was my daydreams about John. I thought meeting him again would save my life, change everything I knew and make me happy.
And I was right.
If John hadn't broken my heart, I wouldn't have met Adam and fallen in love.
He isn't my mate, but does it truly matter?
Adam feels like my home, the only thing that makes sense in this crazy world of mine. With him by my side, it suddenly feels like I can do anything.
Silently, I peer up at the sleeping angel with my heart swelling in my chest. Adam is cute, although he would probably find it insulting if I said it to his face.
But no matter how cute he is while lying all spilled out on the ground, I won't let him fall asleep on me just yet.
"Adam?" I clear my throat. "This is kinda uncomforta
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