She froze where she stood, her feet rooted to the ground as if the earth itself had tightened around her ankles. Her mind began racing faster than her heartbeat. Who could that be? The man’s back was still turned toward her, the black hoodie hiding his face, his posture unreadable. What if he was dangerous? What if calling out Reynez’s name startled him⸺what if he reacted in a way she wouldn’t be able to stop in time?
And then the thought struck her like ice running through her veins.


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