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Chapter 17: The Warm Bed
Hera
“I think it’s a great idea,” River said, almost jumping up in excitement.
I, on the other hand, was on a completely different spectrum. I was concerned with the fact that I had to live with the people that I vowed to never get along with. “No,” I firmly said.
River frowned. “No? Hera! Do you realize what just happened to us a couple of moments ago? Rogues chased us down, and there is a huge possibility that this won’t be the last time! Do you think it’ll be safe for us to go home when we both live alone?”
Arlo’s eyes narrowed. “You live alone?”
I looked away.
“I thought you both lived together. This isn’t good. I’ve made up my mind. You’re staying here, and that’s final,” he commanded.
“I can take care of myself,” I argued. “You saw what I did out there. I can protect myself just fine. If you could, then j
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