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But a newfound strength had also blossomed within me—a resilience fueled by the support and friendship of Jessie.
"Thank you, Jessie," I whispered, my voice filled with gratitude.
"For being here for me, for reminding me of the light amidst the darkness. I don't know what I would do without you."
Jessie's eyes glistened with unshed tears as she embraced me in a tight hug.
"Angela, we're in this together. We'll bring Dominic back home. He needs us, and we won't stop until he's safe in our arms again."
As Jessie and I strolled along the peaceful path, the sun casting a warm glow on our faces, I could feel my worries slowly fading away.
It was refreshing to have a moment of respite from the relentless anguish of Dominic's disappearance.
We laughed and shared lighthearted banter, momentarily forgetting the weight of our troubles.
But as we turned a corner, our laughter abruptly silenced.
Before us stood a group of masked individuals, their eyes filled with menace.
Fear surged through my veins, paralyzing me in place.
Jessie grabbed my hand, her grip tightening, mirroring the terror etched on her face.
"What do you want from us?" I managed to stammer, my voice quivering with unease.
One of the masked figures stepped forward.
His voice was cold and devoid of mercy.
"You're coming with us," he declared, his tone leaving no room for negotiation.
Panic washed over me as I realized the gravity of the situation.
Before I could react, strong arms seized us, forcibly separating us from each other.
I fought against their grip, desperately trying to break free, but their hold was unyielding.
"Let us go! Please, let us go!" I pleaded, my voice filled with desperation.
But my cries fell on deaf ears as we were forcefully dragged away from the safety of the path.
As the world around me blurred into chaos, my last glimpse was of Jessie, her eyes locked with mine, both of us consumed by fear and uncertainty.
The air grew heavy with foreboding, and darkness enveloped us, shrouding our fate in uncertainty.
The only sound that echoed through the night was the pounding of my heart, a chilling reminder of the perilous journey that lay ahead.
And at that moment, as the darkness consumed us, I knew that our lives would never be the same again.
Chapter 36
Dante
Isatatmydesk, consumed by pressure on the unknown whereabouts of my son, when a knock at the door startled me.
I looked up to see Kramaric holding an envelope in his outstretched hand.
His usually composed face was furrowed as he entered.
