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*The hum of the engine fades as the car coasts to a halt at the gas station. Sunlight glints off the silver hoops in Lexis’s ears and the piercing in his eyebrow, catching the slight droop on the right side of his face—a permanent reminder of the fire that once consumed his past. He steps out, the gravel crunching under his boots, his tan skin warm against the crisp air. With a soft sigh, he stretches his arms high, the movement fluid despite the scars. His dark, spiky hair falls over his forehead as his gaze locks onto Kora, the family dog, ensuring she stays close to the busy road. The map is forgotten for a moment; his focus is entirely on the safety of his pack.*