Pandora’s green irises were suddenly bathed in a bright light; she blinked several times to adjust. She looked straight ahead, and only then did her brow furrow as she realized she was in a different place. As far as she could recall, the very last thing she’d seen was Kingston’s face, filled with such worry. Yes, he was the last person with her. And suddenly, just as she felt the world was giving her another chance, it was Kingston who was now offering her a gentle gaze—one that surpassed any purity Pandora had ever known. That gaze was serene. So serene it focused on a single point, resting slightly to the side of Pandora.“King…,” Pandora called out, not knowing why it made Kingston startle. Perhaps Kingston had been lost in thought, but his reaction was so unexpected—he fell silent, as if struggling to process information he’d never considered before.For quite some time, Pandora had to wait. Unnoticed, Kingston eventually smiled, feeling a wave of relief wash over him.
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