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~Alex's POV
As I sat outside, staring at the moon, my mind wandered to Bella. It had been days since I last saw her, and the distance was starting to weigh on me. I never thought I would miss someone like this, but I did. I missed her presence, her voice, the way she looked at me with those defiant eyes.
With a sigh, I pulled out my phone and called Luca. He picked up almost immediately.
"We're leaving tomorrow," I said without hesitation.
"Understood, boss," Luca replied. "I'll make the arrangements."
I ended the call and stood up, stretching my arms. It was time to go back. Whatever unfinished business I had here could wait. Right now, I needed to return to my world, and to Bella. I could not believed myself that I was thinking about her.
I headed back to my room, ate a quick meal, and lay down on the bed. Sleep came easily, but my last thought before drifting off was of her.
