Goodbye, Saintess. Novel

The Unseen Kingdom That Followed Me Into Every Dream by Alyndra Meron Valeen 16 Summary Sebastian Grimwald notices a suspicious man lurking outside his door, giving off dangerous vibes that remind him of crime stories about stalkers. When he hears a woman's anxious voice pleading to be let in, he realizes she might be in danger. As the man approaches her, Sebastian quickly opens the door and pulls the woman inside to protect her. The suspicious man backs off when confronted by Sebastian's imposing presence and flees.

The woman, visibly relieved, thanks Sebastian for helping her and explains that the man had been following her and she was terrified. Sebastian reassures her that she is safe now and prepares to call building security to escort her home. However, the woman surprises him by saying she lives there and refuses to leave. Confused, Sebastian learns that the woman, Claire McKay, is actually the owner of the apartment, having recently had it signed over to her by her mother. She presents the deed as proof, confirming her identity and ownership.

The chapter ends with Claire introducing herself to Sebastian, leaving him puzzled but intrigued by this unexpected encounter. Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below The guy outside looked shady as hell . Every inch of him gave off a dangerous vibe . The moment I saw him , I thought of those late - night crime stories about some creep stalking a woman all the way home , waiting to strike . Was I about to witness one of those stories in real life ? If so , not opening the door might get that young woman hurt . Maybe this wasn't a case of her knocking on the wrong door .

Maybe she was looking for help . Then I heard her voice again - anxious , maybe even desperate . She was urging me to let her in . Through the peephole , I watched the guy lose patience and start moving toward her . That was all I needed . I yanked the door open and pulled her inside . The guy saw her slip through and rushed over , only to come face - to - face with me . I was shirtless , built , and not in the mood . " Who the hell are you ? " I asked , frowning as I stepped toward him . He flinched , retreating one shaky step at a time . Firefighters weren't hired for their delicacy .

We were supposed to be big , strong , and able to carry full - grown men out of burning buildings . And I wasn't just any firefighter - I was one of Beta Team's top guys . At 6'1 " , with every muscle built from years of drills and training , I looked like someone who could snap him in half . To him , I probably looked like a wall of raw muscle and fury . " I - I got the wrong place ! " he stammered , then bolted like his life depended on it . I didn't bother chasing him . I just shut the door and locked it . The woman I'd pulled inside sat on my couch , looking anywhere but at me .

Her voice came soft , filled with relief . " Thank you for helping me . That fellow followed me all the way here . I was terrified . I really thought no one was home . " " You're safe now . He's gone . " I gave her a polite nod and headed to the bedroom for a shirt . On the way back , I poured her a glass of water . " Thanks , " she said , taking the glass . Her hand brushed mine - cool , soft , a quiet kind of contact that made me pause . I smiled . " No need for thanks . " She didn't look reassured . If anything , she seemed uneasy . I sat nearby and spoke gently , hoping to calm her .

" Just catch your breath . I'll call building security and have them escort you home . Better safe than sorry . " What I didn't expect was for her to shake her head . " Why would I leave ? I live here . " " Sorry , what? " Now I was the one thrown off . She wasn't panicked anymore . In fact , there was a spark of amusement in her eyes . I met her gaze , puzzled . " Miss , I think there's been a mistake . This is the unit I just rented . I don't remember the landlady mentioning anyone else living here . " " I'm not sharing the place . I'm the owner . That ' landlady ' you talked to ?

She's my mom , " she said . " She signed it over to me recently . The apartment's in my name now . If you don't believe me , I've got the paperwork . " She smiled , pulled a deed from her bag , and handed it over like this was just another Tuesday . Still confused , I flipped it open . The address , the unit number , the square footage - it all checked out . 1/2 And the name on the deed ? Claire McKay . " Claire McKay ? " She stood with a grin and offered her hand . " That's me . Nice to meet you , Sebastian Grimwald . " +25 Bonus 2 Chapter ( ?

Conclusion The unexpected encounter between Sebastian and Claire unveiled more than just a tense moment of danger-it revealed the complexities of ownership, identity, and the blurred lines between strangers and home. Sebastian's protective instincts clashed with his confusion, while Claire's calm assertion of her rightful place challenged his assumptions. Their brief but charged interaction hinted at deeper stories beneath the surface, where trust and understanding must be carefully rebuilt.

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