NovelBarChapter 1579
She was overcby how much Holden had risked to save her, venturing into a place where getting caught
meant death.
It had been five years since she had left Theodore, and she realized the depth of their bond.
They were ready to face whatever ctheir way together.
Ariana vowed to stay with Holden no matter what after they made it back safely.
Being away from him had shown her just how deep her feelings for him ran.
When Ariana finished eating, it was tfor Holden to leave.
He brushed her cheek softly, his eyes full of reluctance to leave.
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But he couldn't stay here longer without raising alarms.
He leaned in and ki*sed her softly, whispering, “Don’t be afraid.
I'll always be here.
Ariana nodded, watching him until he was out the door.
The door shut behind him, and she lay down on the makeshift bed he had just set up.
The little puppy crunning over, playfully nudging her foot.
She picked it up and petted its fluffy fur, smiling for the first tin what felt like ages.
With Holden by her side, she felt they could handle whatever ctheir way.
She was determined to get out of here with Holden.
Holding the puppy close, she said, “You want to stick with us, don’t you? You need a name, huh? How about Nut?
Does that nsound good to you?”
The puppy barked in excitement, its tail wagging.
Ariana chuckled, hugging the puppy tightly.
Thinking of Holden, she fell asleep.
First light was just starting to break when someone knocked on the door.
Ariana was already awake.
She quickly sat up and immediately turned her gaze to the door.
The door opened, revealing the man in charge flanked by his two assistants.
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When Ariana didn’t see the person she wanted to see.
Disappointment hit her.
She reminded herself it was safer for Holden to lay low with everything going on here.
Just knowing he was watching her in secret was enough to calm her nerves.
“You should leave now.
Keep at it today.
If you cback here tonight, you won't be so lucky,” the man in charge said, waving her off dismissively.
Ariana walked over and asked, “Can | bring this puppy with me? It’s like my good-luck charm.
She really liked the dog.
Holden had picked it out for her, and she didn’t trust these people.
With all the wild animals around, they might feed the puppy to the beasts here or something.
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