Kapitel 40: Chapter 39: NATALIA

I didn't see him, couldn't hear him, but I knew he'd caught up with me. If I were honest with myself I'd admit that I knew it was inevitable, that maybe the reason I hadn't put up much of a fight is because I knew that this would be the end result. But I can't just stand here like a stupid lamb to the slaughter.

Where had all the people gone? My steps became shorter, almost labored as I fought the rising heat like a throbbing ache between my thighs. Each step was torture, the touch of my clothes against my skin almost sensual. I wanted.... I don't know what I wanted, but I know I need to get out of here.

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LUCIEN

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