BITE ME ONCE, KISS ME TWICE

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lenging, and I knew I wouldn't have survived if it weren't for Sister Theresa, the missionary nun who rescued me from the brink of death years ago. It had been o

medical treatment. It took a lot of courage for her to leave the convent for the first time since she arrived. I could sense her

mother had been attracted to him in the first place. Yet, I couldn't ignore the pull to reach out to him and do whatever I could to support Sister Theresa's cause. Among other things, I found the

I set off. I knew I had to see her before I could proceed, even though I was well

tside her room. She had been quite peculiar when she first arr

ading to Stonewick

onvent had been kept between Sister Theresa and me. "Did you get a ch

and she asked me to accompany you before I

me. "How have you been, Sister Jade?" I asked, noticing that she seemed to be strug

about approaching you. Your mother would have been thrilled to se

ther. My mother had no connections to the Black Shadow community for as long as I could rem

re's something I believe you should know before you step outside. My dear,

I understand, Sister Jade. I'm sorry, but I have to do this! Sister Theresa needs financi

but something must have happened there. The villagers had stopped donating money to the monastery, and the Mayor was frequently absent from h

ear. Would it be alright if we went to my room? I hav

used to give me for protection. I already had those items in my bag, but I d

didn't make much of a difference whether she was in the other room. "Thank

your mother, but this time I will do everything in

nd followed her lead until we reached her room. Like everyone else's in the monastery, Sister Jade's room was simple and had just the bare ne

ed, looking at the bracelet that dazzled

celet, my dear. Do you like it

ors!" I confronted Sister Jade about the bracelet she claimed was nothing special. But as

. I am overwhelmed with gratitude right now," she added, stepping closer to me and smiling. She asked if she could put the

thing unfamiliar to my ears. She nodded, confirming it was a prayer

ed, retrieving a small purse containing a few bills.

r the gift, as I only had a few dollars in my wallet

temporarily. Sister Theresa was insistent and concerned about my well-being. However, with Si

ination. "But I can't stay confined within the monastery forever. Sister Jade will a

her hands together. "What if Black Shadow recognizes you, my d

rs, I could never forget the horrors they inflicted upon me, how they attempted to consume my heart. My mother lost

th. "I've spent years preparing myself for this moment, and I won't back down

my cheek gently. "My dear Scarlet, you've become so strong and re

heresa. I will return safely. And I will do everything I can to ensure that the

my love and gratitude. Then I turned towards the door, ready

my voice filled with determination. And with that, I stepped out