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46. Trav and Annabelle
Annabelle Aoki
I stayed in Romeo's bedroom for as long as I could. An hour later, I couldn't ignore the pang of hunger rumbling from my stomach. Apparently, mister I will keep you captive has forgotten all about me or maybe decided that I'm not worth feeding.
So I determined to take matters into my own hands, by heading to the kitchen.
A girl's got to do what a girl's got to do.
I still remembered the layout of the packhouse, my feet nimble as I bounded down the stairs and turned right to where the private kitchen is located. Similar to my previous visit, this side of the packhouse was empty, giving me respite from having to mingle and make small talk with others.
After my earlier episode with Romeo, I'm not feeling particularly hospitable. In fact, I'm feeling discomfited and irate.
With the current mood that I'm in, I'm pretty sure I would bite the head off anyone who dares cross my pat
F. A. R.Hi! Things are getting heated between Romeo and Annabelle. Get ready for a roller coaster ride in the next few chapters. Happy reading! xx F.A.R. aka fabulouslyawesomereads
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