FATED DECEPTION

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orm. He's back in the city; he is supposed to be the one

rything I can to start afresh. But hearing Lucas is her

when I hear a familia

I turned, and there he stood, lookin

meet mine, and for a mo

how do you find me?" I asked, cross

"I came because there's a rogue in town, the one that's more dang

I believe you're joking". The words were sharper than I

do you remember you sai

a moment, I almost

at sounded suspiciously like regret. "I know I hurt you Kae, but there w

ed your explanations, Lucas. You have done more harm than good

I'm not here to disrupt your life. But you have to b

oes he have to do with any of t

e of things you don't know, Dante is hiding things, Ka

why should I trust anything you say? You're th

ckering across his face "Even though I don't deserve yo

my voice steady. "And why do you

t to admit. "Because I was wrong, okay? Leaving you... pu

ost make me falter. But then I remember all th

I scoff, trying to keep my emotions in check. "You don't get

ct forgiveness, Kae. But Dante... he's dangerous.

t if you're wrong? What if this is jus

s left with an unreadable expression.

nk a few warnings will erase the past? I've moved on Lucas. Da

raw in his eyes. "Just..... be care

let him go without knowing. "Why

de my heart race. "Maybe because I'm tired of running from the past

out me? After everything he put me through? I'm torn

alking away, I call

ning his back

e of some other reason?" I ask, my voice

n his eyes. "Maybe both, Kae, but I can't stay

had everything under control; surprisingly, Lucas reappeared, bringing a whirlwind of emotio

yself wondering: Is Lucas here to protect m

ere Lucas vanished, my mind a storm

, and expect me to listen. But his warning about Dante...

Could Lucas be telling the truth? Or is he just trying to manipulate me again? And i