"Sadie, there are no permanent enemies," Micah declared abruptly.

The statement took Sadie by surprise, causing her to pause momentarily. A hint of mockery played at the corners of her lips as she retorted, "Mr. Clemens, are you attempting to extend an olive branch?""You are free to interpret it as you wish," Micah replied, his arms snaking around her slender waist, drawing her close. "Regardless, tonight, you are mine!"

Instead of resisting or rebuffing him, Sadie placed her delicate hand against his chest. "You'll have to catch me first," she challenged. With a swift push, she broke free from his grasp, her long skirt billowing as she sprinted barefoot into the distance.Micah watched her retreating figure, a seductive smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. The cool night breeze tousled Sadie's long hair, causing her white, cloud-like dress to sway gently. Bathed in the moonlight, her enchanting figure radiated an irresistible allure. Unable to resist, Micah quickened his pace, giving chase. The moonlight cast a long shadow of Sadie before Micah, a tantalizing reminder of the distance between them. He relished the thrill of the chase, the satisfaction of the hunt, and the anticipation of the capture.After a while, Sadie glanced back, a wicked smirk playing on her lips. "Can't catch me, can you?" she taunted.

Micah sneered in response, lunging forward to grasp her slender arm. However, Sadie nimbly sidestepped him and darted ahead.Micah continued the pursuit, maintaining a calculated distance of thirty-two feet. Sadie's flawless feet glided along the flat, clean road, bathed in moonlight. Her graceful movements held Micah's gaze captive, much like a predator entranced by its prey. The neatly lined shadows of the trees, the glow of the street lamps, and the dance of the moonlight on their figures painted a scene reminiscent of a heartwarming romantic movie."If I reach that lamppost up ahead and you haven't caught me, you lose your chance tonight!" Sadie called out, her skirt gathered in her hands. She turned to look at Micah, her smile as radiant as a blooming flower. Her petite figure swayed adorably in the night breeze."Are you planning to cheat?" Micah squinted his eyes.

"Don't you know?" Sadie retorted with a mischievous grin. "Cheating is a woman's nature!"

With that, she continued her sprint, her figure once again a captivating silhouette in the moonlight.Micah smiled, maintaining his pace until only ninety feet separated him from the lamppost. Suddenly, he broke into a sprint, reaching out to grab Sadie's arm. Just as he was about to catch her, a black object swooped down from the sky, carrying a chilling aura."Mr. Clemens, watch out!" Andrew warned urgently. Micah swiftly dodged, but not before the sharp object grazed the back of his hand. The object, which turned out to be a hawk, brushed against his clothes before swooping towards the people behind him.Andrew and Alan narrowly escaped the danger. The hawk circled low before returning to land steadily on Sadie's shoulder. Its fierce eyes glared at Micah."Coco, you're being naughty again!" Sadie chided gently, stroking the hawk's wings. She turned to Micah, her smile softening. "This is my pet, Coco."When Tristan had given her the hawk, he'd asked her to name it. Without thinking, she'd blurted out, "Coco!" She wasn't sure why she'd chosen such a silly name, but it was the first thing that had come to mind.

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