Midnight Coffee With Crybaby

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Special Chapter Dedication:

To the amazing @Fatmata_Alisha ʕっ•ᴥ•ʔっ

From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for your endless love and support, darling @Fatmata_Alisha. Your sweet words, power stones, and thoughtful comments on Hunting Down The Last Elf truly light up my day and keep me motivated beyond measure. You've made this journey so much more special, and I can't express enough how much it means to me! 💖

I hope this chapter fills you with as much joy and warmth as your support brings me.

~ With all my love, always ~

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Slowly—so painfully slowly—she turned her head, her pulse roaring in her ears. Her gaze landed on the figure standing in the dim light, and her breath hitched.

"Christon?" Her voice wavered slightly, a mixture of disbelief and apprehension threading through it. "What are you doing here?"