In the prestigious world of Ember Cove's elite, where wealth and status reign supreme, the scions of the Hastings dynasty are about to discover that the heart has a will of its own.
Samantha Hastings has always been the responsible one, dutifully fo...
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As the bustling noise of the hospital faded into the background, I found myself alone with Aspen, my twin sister, the one person who understood me on the deepest level. The weight of the day's events had taken a toll, and I felt utterly drained, both physically and emotionally.
Aspen's eyes, so similar to my own, were filled with a mixture of concern and determination. "Sam," she said softly, taking my hand in hers, "talk to me. What's going on in that head of yours?"
I let out a shaky breath, struggling to find the right words. "I'm scared, Aspen. Terrified that Olivia and her friends will come after all of you, that they'll hurt the people I love the most." Tears threatened to spill from my eyes, and I blinked them back, determined not to show my vulnerability.
Aspen squeezed my hand, her touch a reassuring anchor. "Samantha, you know we're all in this together, right? You didn't have to shoulder this burden alone. We're a team, and we're going to face this head-on, no matter what."
Her unwavering support and the fierce loyalty in her voice only made the guilt weigh heavier on my heart. "I know, and I'm sorry. I just... I couldn't risk anything happening to you or the others. The message said they'd hurt you all if I didn't stay away."
