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Never Just Friends - Free To Read

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Seventeen-year-old Hanna is navigating her first year of high school while still grieving the loss of her parents. With her brother Jacob and best friends Emily and Elordi by her side, she's determined to survive the pressures of fitting in and finding her place. But things get complicated when Ciara, the queen bee of the school, targets Hanna out of jealousy-especially over Finn, Jacob's best friend, who's caught Hanna's eye. As high school drama unfolds, Hanna must learn to stand up for herself while holding onto the people who matter most.

300 Chapters

1

A New Beginning

Feb 6, 2025

I woke up today feeling… ugh. Seriously. My stomach felt like it was auditioning for a circus act. First day of high school. It feels like just two seconds ago I was in middle school, where life was relatively simple. Well, simpler than this impending chaos.

I glanced over at my closet, and there it was: the first day of high school outfit I’d spent hours obsessing over. What’s the point? No one’s going to care. I pulled it on anyway, hands shaking a little. I glanced at the picture of Mom and Dad on my nightstand. They’d be proud of me today. At least, I hope so. It’s been two years since they died, but it still feels like it was just yesterday. I took a deep breath. You’ve got this, Hanna. You’ve got Jacob.

“Hanna! Let’s go! We’re going to be late!” Jacob’s voice boomed from downstairs, breaking into my thoughts like he always does.

I hurried down, finding him leaning against the door like some chill action hero with his car keys twirling on his finger. Always so calm, so dependable, so Jacob.

“You ready for this?” he asked, raising an eyebrow, as if he already knew the answer (he did).

“As ready as I’ll ever be,” I muttered, trying to sound more confident than the human puddle of nerves I actually was.

“Hey, you’re gonna crush it. Just be yourself.”

“Be myself? Right,” I scoffed, rolling my eyes. “You mean the girl who trips over her own feet and somehow manages to embarrass herself within five minutes of walking into any room?”

Jacob laughed, then ruffled my hair like I was five. “Exactly. That’s my girl.”

When we pulled up to the school, my heart started racing like it was in the Indy 500. The school was huge. I mean, way bigger than middle school. There were already groups of kids forming, laughing, chatting, acting like they’d already figured out where they belonged in the social hierarchy. Must be nice.

Jacob nudged me. “Go get ’em, tiger.”

I forced a smile. “Thanks. I’ll try not to trip over my own feet.”

“You’ll be fine,” he promised. But did he really believe that? Probably not.

As I walked toward the entrance, I spotted a note stuck to my locker. A smile tugged at my lips. Emily and Elordi had written it. Of course they had. You’ve got this, Hanna! I felt a little better knowing I had at least two people in this huge place who didn’t want to watch me fail.

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Shadows of Jealousy

Dec 19, 2024

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Strength in Friendship

Dec 19, 2024

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The Birthday That Changed Everything

Dec 19, 2024

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The Party and Disappointment

Dec 19, 2024

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Finn’s Rejection

Feb 7, 2025

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Finn’s Struggle

Dec 19, 2024

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Heartbreak and Silence

Dec 19, 2024

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Distance and Denial

Feb 7, 2025

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The Confession

Dec 19, 2024

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Kicking Too Hard

Dec 19, 2024

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Conflicting Priorities

Dec 19, 2024

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The Deal

Feb 8, 2025

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Fake Date

Dec 19, 2024

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From Afar

Dec 19, 2024

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The Party

Dec 19, 2024

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Tension Builds

Dec 19, 2024

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A Conflicted Chat

Dec 19, 2024

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The Sound of Betrayal

Dec 19, 2024

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Unraveling Truths

Dec 19, 2024

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Shifting Boundaries

Dec 19, 2024

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An Unexpected Kiss

Dec 19, 2024

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Elordi’s Realization

Dec 19, 2024

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Misunderstood Intentions

Dec 19, 2024

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The Truth Hurts

Dec 19, 2024

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Confessions and Realizations

Dec 19, 2024

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A New Reality

Dec 19, 2024

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The Breaking Point

Dec 19, 2024

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Escalating Tensions

Dec 19, 2024

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Lines Crossed

Dec 19, 2024

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Friendship Over?

Dec 19, 2024

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The Confrontations

Dec 19, 2024

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One on One

Dec 19, 2024

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The Kiss and the Cake

Dec 19, 2024

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Sibling Concerns

Dec 19, 2024

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Cracked Friendships

Dec 19, 2024

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Words Left Unsaid

Dec 19, 2024

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The Real Loss

Jan 11, 2025

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The Punchline of Love

Dec 19, 2024

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Facing the Enemy

Nov 19, 2024

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Prepping for the Celebration

Nov 21, 2024

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Arrival at Finn’s House

Nov 21, 2024

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The First Impression

Nov 21, 2024

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Small Talk and Cold Stares

Nov 21, 2024

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Finn’s Defense

Nov 21, 2024

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Ciara’s Interruption

Nov 21, 2024

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A Private Confrontation

Nov 21, 2024

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Final Tensions

Nov 21, 2024

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Hanna’s Resolve

Nov 21, 2024

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The Aftermath

Nov 21, 2024

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The Video Leak

Nov 21, 2024

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The Ultimatum

Nov 21, 2024

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Finn Pulls Away

Nov 21, 2024

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Enter Marco

Nov 21, 2024

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A Growing Bond

Nov 21, 2024

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Unexpected Encounters

Nov 21, 2024

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Emily and Elordi’s Chemistry

Nov 21, 2024

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Marco’s Confession

Nov 21, 2024

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Finn’s Regret

Nov 21, 2024

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Emily and Elordi’s First Step

Nov 21, 2024

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Ciara’s New Target

Nov 21, 2024

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Persistent Pursuits

Nov 21, 2024

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The Party Invitation

Nov 21, 2024

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Party Tensions

Nov 21, 2024

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The Spin the Bottle Game

Nov 21, 2024

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Mixed Signals

Nov 21, 2024

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Ciara and Jacob’s Moment

Nov 21, 2024

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The Almost Hookup

Nov 21, 2024

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Finn’s Dilemma

Nov 21, 2024

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Crossing Paths Again

Nov 21, 2024

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Moving On with Marco

Nov 21, 2024

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Finn’s Decision

Nov 21, 2024

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The Crush Develops

Nov 21, 2024

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Finn’s Allies

Nov 21, 2024

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School Fair

Nov 21, 2024

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The Talent Show and a Look Back

Nov 21, 2024

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Ciara’s Struggle

Nov 21, 2024

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The Confrontation

Nov 21, 2024

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Emily and Elordi’s Slow Burn

Nov 21, 2024

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The Bonfire Confessions

Nov 21, 2024

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Jacob and Ciara Start Dating

Nov 21, 2024

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Ciara’s Apology

Nov 21, 2024

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The Double Date

Nov 21, 2024

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Trouble in Paradise

Nov 21, 2024

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Marco’s Dark Side

Nov 21, 2024

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Emily’s Warning

Nov 21, 2024

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Emotional Turmoil

Nov 21, 2024

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Confession and Kiss

Nov 21, 2024

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Ciara’s Dilemma

Nov 21, 2024

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Marco’s Suspicion

Nov 21, 2024

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School Dance Preparations

Nov 21, 2024

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The Dance Begins

Nov 21, 2024

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First Fight Between Jacob and Ciara

Nov 21, 2024

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The Reveal

Nov 21, 2024

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The Fight on the Dance Floor

Nov 21, 2024

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Rumors and Public Scrutiny

Nov 21, 2024

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Jacob Confronts Ciara

Nov 21, 2024

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The Fallout

Nov 21, 2024

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Reuniting with Finn

Nov 21, 2024

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Ciara’s Breakdown

Nov 21, 2024

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A Gentle Rebuild

Dec 18, 2024

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Continuation

Dec 18, 2024

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Old Ghost

Dec 18, 2024

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All is Well

Dec 18, 2024

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The Calm Before the Storm

Dec 18, 2024

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Crossing Paths

Dec 18, 2024

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A New Storm

Dec 18, 2024

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Cracks in the Foundation

Dec 18, 2024

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Sparks of Defiance

Dec 18, 2024

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Shifting Alliances

Dec 18, 2024

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Ciara’s Next Move

Dec 18, 2024

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The First Thread Unravels

Dec 18, 2024

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A Fragile Ally

Dec 31, 2024

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Ciara’s Gamble

Dec 18, 2024

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Exposing the Truth

Dec 18, 2024

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Ciara Strikes Back

Dec 18, 2024

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Preparing for the Next Move

Dec 18, 2024

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A Meeting in the Shadows

Dec 18, 2024

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Rallying the Troops

Dec 18, 2024

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Finn’s Intervention

Dec 18, 2024

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Comforting

Dec 18, 2024

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The Search for Allies-Part 1

Dec 18, 2024

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Talia’s Truth-Part 2

Dec 18, 2024

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Gathering the Pieces

Dec 18, 2024

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Ciara’s Final Push

Dec 18, 2024

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The Fall Festival Showdown

Dec 18, 2024

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Aftermath

Dec 18, 2024

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A Quiet Morning

Dec 18, 2024

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Ciara’s Silence

Dec 18, 2024

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Unfinished Business

Dec 18, 2024

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Finn’s Support

Dec 18, 2024

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Jacob’s Defense

Dec 18, 2024

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A Fragile Peace

Dec 18, 2024

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The Riptide

Dec 18, 2024

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A Line in the Sand

Dec 18, 2024

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The Truth Revealed

Dec 18, 2024

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The Perfect Setup

Dec 18, 2024

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Confrontation in the Auditorium

Dec 18, 2024

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Ciara’s Downfall

Dec 18, 2024

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The Ripple Effect

Dec 18, 2024

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Healing Wounds

Dec 18, 2024

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Mending Bridges

Dec 18, 2024

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Checkmate?

Dec 18, 2024

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New Beginnings

Dec 18, 2024

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A Night of Reflection

Dec 18, 2024

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A Spark of Hope

Dec 18, 2024

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Whispers of Affection and Doubt

Dec 18, 2024

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A Step Closer

Dec 18, 2024

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The Whisper of a Dance

Dec 18, 2024

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A Night to Plan

Dec 18, 2024

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An Unexpected Getaway

Dec 18, 2024

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Dress Shopping

Dec 18, 2024

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The Formal Begins

Dec 18, 2024

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Dancing in His Arms

Dec 18, 2024

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A Moment of Peace

Dec 18, 2024

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A Love to Hold On To

Dec 18, 2024

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The Cracks Begin to Show

Dec 18, 2024

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The Return

Dec 18, 2024

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The Turn Around

Dec 19, 2024

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A Dangerous Game

Dec 19, 2024

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The First Strike

Dec 19, 2024

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A Heated Argument

Dec 19, 2024

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Crossing the Line

Dec 19, 2024

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A Breaking Point

Dec 19, 2024

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The Storm Returns

Dec 19, 2024

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A Moment of Intensity

Dec 19, 2024

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A Dangerous Ally

Dec 19, 2024

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Temptation in the Shadows

Dec 19, 2024

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Cracks in the Armor

Dec 19, 2024

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Crossing Lines

Dec 19, 2024

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Fractured Loyalties

Dec 19, 2024

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A Moment of Weakness

Dec 19, 2024

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A Love Tested

Dec 19, 2024

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A Dangerous Game

Dec 19, 2024

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Ciara Strikes Again

Dec 19, 2024

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A Shattered Trust

Dec 19, 2024

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Alone in the Storm

Dec 19, 2024

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The Fire Within

Dec 19, 2024

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A Reckless Ally

Dec 19, 2024

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The Plan Unfolds

Dec 19, 2024

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A Risky Move

Dec 19, 2024

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The Fallout (Expanded)

Dec 19, 2024

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The Backlash

Dec 19, 2024

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The Distance Between Them

Dec 19, 2024

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An Unexpected Encounter

Dec 19, 2024

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A Night of Weakness

Dec 19, 2024

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A New Storm Brewing

Dec 19, 2024

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Finn in the Crossfire

Dec 19, 2024

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A Dangerous Invitation

Dec 19, 2024

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A Line Crossed

Dec 19, 2024

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The Kiss That Shouldn’t Have Happened

Dec 19, 2024

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A Hidden Truth

Dec 19, 2024

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A Crack in the Foundation

Dec 19, 2024

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Ciara’s Next Move

Dec 19, 2024

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The Confrontation

Dec 19, 2024

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A Dangerous Decision

Dec 19, 2024

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A New Betrayal

Dec 19, 2024

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A Game of Control

Dec 19, 2024

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Finn’s Distance

Dec 19, 2024

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A Dangerous Night

Dec 19, 2024

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The Plan in Motion

Dec 19, 2024

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Finn’s Return

Dec 19, 2024

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The Assembly

Dec 19, 2024

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Ciara’s Last Stand

Dec 19, 2024

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Aftermath

Dec 19, 2024

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A Reckless Choice

Dec 19, 2024

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A Cliffhanger in the Dark

Dec 19, 2024

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Shadows of Doubt

Dec 19, 2024

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A New Ally

Dec 19, 2024

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Finn’s Suspicions

Dec 19, 2024

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A Secret Meeting

Dec 19, 2024

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A Fragile Plan

Dec 19, 2024

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A Night of Passion

Dec 19, 2024

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Ciara’s Counterattack

Dec 19, 2024

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Talia’s Secret

Dec 19, 2024

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A Devastating Discovery

Dec 19, 2024

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The Final Warning

Dec 19, 2024

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Tensions Rising

Dec 19, 2024

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A Dangerous Proposition

Dec 19, 2024

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An Unexpected Meeting

Dec 19, 2024

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Finn’s Suspicion

Dec 19, 2024

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The Web Tightens

Dec 19, 2024

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A Moment of Weakness

Dec 19, 2024

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A Dangerous Alliance

Dec 19, 2024

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The First Blow

Dec 19, 2024

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The Trap is Set

Dec 19, 2024

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A Cliffhanger in the Dark

Dec 19, 2024

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Confronting the Queen

Dec 19, 2024

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Secrets in the Shadows

Dec 19, 2024

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A Rift Grows

Dec 19, 2024

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The Leaked Secrets

Dec 19, 2024

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A Fragile Trust

Dec 19, 2024

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Elordi’s Proposal

Dec 19, 2024

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Finn’s Discovery

Dec 19, 2024

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The Fallout

Dec 19, 2024

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Ciara’s Downfall

Dec 19, 2024

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A New Threat

Dec 19, 2024

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A New Enemy?

Dec 19, 2024

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Finn’s Cold Distance

Dec 19, 2024

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An Unlikely Encounter

Dec 19, 2024

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The Warning Escalates

Dec 19, 2024

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Together in the Storm

Dec 19, 2024

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Elordi’s Revelation

Dec 19, 2024

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The Shadow Player

Dec 19, 2024

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A Fragile Alliance

Dec 19, 2024

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The First Strike

Dec 19, 2024

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Surprise

Dec 19, 2024

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A Race Against Time

Dec 19, 2024

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A Chilling Arrival

Dec 19, 2024

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A Desperate Plea

Dec 19, 2024

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Cracks in the Plan

Dec 19, 2024

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Finn’s Doubts

Dec 19, 2024

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A Dangerous Offer

Dec 19, 2024

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The New Enemy

Dec 19, 2024

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A New Strategy

Dec 19, 2024

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The Betrayal

Dec 19, 2024

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The Cliffhanger

Dec 19, 2024

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A Growing Threat

Dec 19, 2024

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Unlikely Allies

Dec 19, 2024

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The Trap is Set

Dec 19, 2024

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The Night of the Trap

Dec 19, 2024

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The Tipping Point

Dec 19, 2024

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Mark’s Arrest

Dec 19, 2024

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The Aftermath

Dec 19, 2024

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A Moment of Peace

Dec 19, 2024

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The Future Beckons

Dec 19, 2024

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The Road Ahead

Dec 19, 2024

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The Price of Peace

Dec 19, 2024

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Uncharted Waters

Dec 19, 2024

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Healing Together

Dec 19, 2024

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A Small Victory

Dec 19, 2024

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A Quiet Moment

Dec 19, 2024

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Facing the Future

Dec 19, 2024

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A Test of Strength

Dec 19, 2024

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The Calm Before the Love

Dec 19, 2024

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A New Light

Dec 19, 2024

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The Heat of the Moment

Dec 19, 2024

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A Day of New Beginnings

Dec 19, 2024

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Emily’s Suspicion

Dec 19, 2024

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A Moment of Reflection

Dec 19, 2024

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Another Night Together

Dec 19, 2024

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The Fire Rekindled

Dec 19, 2024

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A Hidden Connection

Dec 19, 2024

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Hanna’s Reflection

Dec 19, 2024

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Finding Balance

Dec 19, 2024

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A Kiss to Remember

Dec 19, 2024

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Strength in Unity

Dec 19, 2024

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For Now

Dec 19, 2024

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Start Over

Dec 19, 2024

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The Return of Shadows

Dec 19, 2024

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Doubts and Distance

Dec 19, 2024

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Emily’s Dilemma

Dec 19, 2024

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Jacob and Emily

Dec 19, 2024

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Hanna and Finn’s Breaking Point

Dec 19, 2024

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A Toxic Confession

Dec 19, 2024

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The Apology

Dec 19, 2024

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Emily’s Romantic Leap

Dec 19, 2024

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Hanna and Finn’s New Chapter

Dec 19, 2024

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A Night of Passion

Dec 19, 2024

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A Promise of Forever

Dec 19, 2024

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