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She couldn’t explain why but the moment she felt his grip loosen, a wistful feeling had overcome her. There would be enough time to decipher whatever latent feelings existed; she trusted John’s instincts enough to realize the situation. Taking the next left, she picked up the pace as she spied the alley further ahead. The sun remained high in the sky, offering enough light to guide them.

“Whatever it is, it’s not affecting me.”

His panic was evident, whatever hold was placed on John had not effected her. She could still feel the energy coursing through her body from her family’s crystal. She needed to buy them some time, somehow. Turning into the alley, she spied the stockyard just up ahead as she turned to look behind them. While she couldn’t make out their pursuer, she could definitely feel something lurking in the shadows.

“Once we get inside, I’m going to create a diversion, alright?”

Whatever it was, somehow their pursuer was connected to the murder on the docks. How she wasn’t sure. The time for questions would have to wait for later.

“Stay close!”

Ducking inside the stockyard, she guided him behind a series of crates taking the lead. Her heart beat furiously against her chest as she pulled out her necklace. Ripping off one of her gloves she violently grasped the family stone. Long lashes fluttered closed as she pictured an exact replica of the two of them, a decoy running in the opposite direction of where they were. If he was tracking them by their magical scent, the decoys would be identical.