That Bit Extra — MC has been faced with their past a lot in this book... (Patreon)

The tree-lined tarmac pavements are easy to run on, but soon turn to the uneven gravel avenues of the more recent section of cemetery.

That's when recognition punches me in the chest, and I stumble to a stop.

IF ADAM/AVA ROMANCE

Adam/Ava comes to a complete halt as soon as I do, the others slowing to look back when they've noticed we've stopped.

"What's wrong?" he/she asks, his/her voice tight. 

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IF NATE/NAT ROMANCE

Nate/Nat draws to a halt as soon as I do, the others slowing to look back when they've noticed we've stopped.

"What's the matter?" he/she asks, checking me over as though I might be injured.

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IF MASON/MORGAN ROMANCE

Mason/Morgan comes to a complete halt as soon as I do, the others slowing to look back when they've noticed we've stopped.

"What is it?" he/she asks, tensing and glancing around.

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IF FARAH/FELIX ROMANCE

Farah/Felix draws to a halt as soon as I do, the others slowing to look back when they've noticed we've stopped.

"What's wrong?" she/he asks uneasily, glancing over me as though I might be hurt.

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IF UPSET AT FATHER'S PASSING (CHOICE IN BOOK TWO)

"This is where my father is buried," I murmur as a sickening wave of grief almost makes me crumple to my knees.

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ELSE

"This is where my father is buried," I inform them, shaking away the momentary unease that had overcome me.

(Hope this makes sense how I've formatted it! There was a lot of variation in this scene, but I really wanted to share this potentially emotionally impactful moment! )