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“The victim was a reporter for the Daily Post. Her name was…' He consulted the clipboard. “Misty Sharpe. It looks like she was leaving the archaeological site to conduct more research. She stopped here, parked the car and walked a few meters before someone attacked her and ripped her throat out.My head spun. Was Misty dead? I spoke to her yesterday. Your ridiculous article was on the Internet this morning. How could she be dead? And who would have done such a thing? Rip out her throat, like a wild animal...The cop gave me a pointed look.“She was coming here to talk to you, Miss Sinclair. Apparently, there was an article about you published this morning, and Misty was hoping for a follow-up. Sounds like you're…” He consulted his notes. I could see he had a printout of Misty's article. — Warm and unapologetic about her part in her boyfriend's mysterious death.My face burned. Death followed me everywhere, it seems. My mind spun with memories of the police at my house, asking for info
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PietraI woke up from a dream about death to find Josh still lying beside me, his eyes wide open."Did you fall asleep?" - I asked.- No. But you're fine, and that's what matters. There are no black wolves in sight."Where's Caleb?"Why didn't Josh sleep? Caleb didn't relieve him of his duty?"Outside," Josh growled. "But I needed to watch him too.""You don't suspect him yet, do you?" You're being paranoid. Caleb is your cousin, and barring the time he attacked me, he's been the perfect gentleman.“I have to be suspicious. He's a wolf in my territory and he's close enough to do you real harm. Just let me be protective alpha, will you?- I think so. Does that mean you're going with me todayCrookshollow? That would mean leaving the site unprotected.- You have to go?I looked at my phone.- Yes. I need to talk to Clara about some charms to protect us, and I need to talk to my friend Derek before he comes to the woods.- What? Why?“Remember how I said my friend, the mythology freak, w
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PietraI love you.My hands gripped the Mini's steering wheel so hard my knuckles turned white. The words repeated over and over in my head, the echo of memories mixing with Josh's husky voice. Ben shyly saying those words for the first time over dinner at the Tir Na Nog pub , his nervous face watching me over the top of his pie. My dad whispering them in my ear as he tucked me into bed at night. My own lips trembled as I fought back tears to say the words at his funeral.The freezing night had left a layer of ice on the Mini's windshield. I tried wiping it off with my gloved hand, but it wasn't doing the trick. I didn't want to go back to camp to thaw the water and risk running into Josh, so I rolled down the window and cruised slowly down the trail, leaning over the car door like the main character in a bad spy movie.Josh loved me. He loved me. My chest ached with the weight of that revelation. After everything he's been through, that must have been an amazing thing for him to say.
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Josh“ Her car is gone,” Caleb said, pointing to the empty spot where his Mini was parked.- Yes. She quickly fled after my little revelation."Any idea where she might have gone?"I made my brain work. Would Pietra have gone deeper into the forest?No. I remembered what she had said about her previous boyfriend, how he had an accident and died in the woods. If she was upset, she wouldn't stay here among the trees and the memories. She would go back to town, find someone to talk to, maybe that guy she visited the other day."She's at Crookshollow," I said. “She had a friend there, Derek. I bet she went to see him.- Let's go. Caleb opened the door to my truck and got in. - Keys?“Why are you driving?“Because you're too upset to think straight. And you are a shitty driver.“I can just feel that love, cousin,” I growled, but there was no time to argue. I climbed into the passenger seat and tossed him the keys.Caleb started the engine and we took off down the road. Behind us, Ruth came
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Behold, it appears from nowhere And time is closing around it If nothing is going very well in the drinker's life With her here, it will only get worse I'll tell you what it's like, wherever you are You're totally speechless You can't speak anymore, like someone who sees you freeze The moment she enters the salon And he'll drink, he'll fall, get up and start drinking again Only with a lot of sacrifice he gets home in the morning Until then, it's okay, but it's every day, yes, another one too And all this is the fault of the Devil Woman Who pursues me at night everywhere But if it wasn't for the horn and the tail I wouldn't be able to stand it Anyone is intimidated if caught in his gaze Feels all his luck is gone. And he'll drink, he'll fall, get up and start drinking again Only with a lot of sacrifice he gets home in the morning Until then, it's okay, but it's every day, yes, another one too And all this is the fault of the Devil Woman Who pursues me at night everywhere Bu
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It was a busy morning in downtown Las Vegas, just like every other morning. The ever-awake skyscrapers in the city that never sleeps exuded money and power. This was a place where people would never feel at home, yet they wouldn't want to leave either.It was still too early for the rest of the world, but not for the ambition of the casinos and clubs that opened their doors and showed the public the best of life; the pleasure. The elegant buildings along the avenue housed offices, nightclubs and residences. The eclectic mix was what characterized the city of sin, its vastness and love of novelty. Boredom would never set in in Vegas.Among the countless pleasures in the city of sin, the police departments did not rest either. The phones rang relentlessly at the police station, especially on Saturday mornings.And in the midst of the hurricane that the department proved to be, Lora Lins walked through the reception. She was out of place in this troubled environment, with people moving n
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In one of the millionaire buildings in downtown Las Vegas, inside the luxurious apartment on the outskirts of the Strip, lived Lora Lins. The room consisted of two environments; the living room and the TV room. Elegant and luxurious, the apartment had twelve rooms, all tastefully decorated. And, despite her incompatibility with her father, Lora had accepted that he would pay for that very expensive property so she could live with her friend.- "I'll open some wine" Drake warned as soon as he entered the apartment.Lora was right behind him, already getting rid of the pair of boots she'd worn at lunch. She headed into the main room and threw herself on the couch.- "White or red?" he shouted, already entering the cellar.- "Red" Lora replied while turning on the television and flipping through the channels, looking for something interesting.Minutes later, Drake returned with a bottle of Merlot and two round glasses. He loved the new phase of his life, where he could drink expensive dr
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The city lights of Los Angeles were what lit up the world in dark times. The future was in the skyscrapers and in their grandeur. Every building on the outskirts of the city that never slept had a purpose; show your power.The Roosevelt Hotel was an interesting setting. With its white facade and large rounded supporting pillars, the building had a modern look. Its interior was no different, boasting an abundance of elegance. The chandeliers in the various rooms, the pure marble floors and the superior suites with indoor pools were signs of a fortune.In the master bedroom bathroom, in one of the city's most sought-after hotels, Evans Donovan was finishing lining up his bow tie in a millimeter way on his tuxedo. He surveyed his reflection, looking for flaws that anyone else wouldn't notice. But that man was obsessed with perfection in the details. His attire, as usual, was entirely dark. The only glow on her figure came from the silver rings on her fingers.When there was a knock on th
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