C40 TEASE

PHOENIX

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I had worn the coat before leaving my room with Cherry. She had given it to me as a form of comfort before leading me to my doom. I wasn’t supposed to wear it inside the room, but I did. I was nervous but I wasn’t afraid. After being on the streets for so long now, fear was no longer a part of me.

“You’re late.” He said to me and I forced myself to remain calm as I replied to him