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CHAPTER 201
~Tempest's POV~
Back in my room, I sighed, running a hand through my hair. Last night had been unexpected, to say the least. But as much as I wanted to brush it off, I couldn't stop thinking about it—about him.
My phone chimed again. Another message from Koda.
Koda: You still mad at the world? Or can I tempt you to talk to me again?
I smiled despite myself, my fingers hovering over the screen as I typed a reply.
Me: Depends. Are you planning to run away this time?
His response came almost instantly.
Koda: Not a chance.
My heart fluttered, and for the first time in a long while, I felt a flicker of hope. Maybe, just maybe, he meant it. Regardless, Summer urged me to give it—him a chance.
