Chapter: Where are you? Elenaâs POVâIâm picking you up in ten minutes, Elena. No excuses,â Lexiâs voice buzzed through the phone speaker, sharp and playful.I glanced toward the tall window of the mansion. The pale morning light filtered through silk curtains. My thoughts lingered on Silas how heâd left last night without offering more than a few vague words and a glance that felt like a goodbye.I hadnât seen him since the kiss.I didnât regret it. But the way he pulled away after it haunted me,but at least he didn't look disgusted.Still, Lexi wouldnât let me rest.âAlright,â I said softly, pulling my jacket over my shoulders. â Give me ten minutes .âTen minutes turned to eight when Lexiâs car pulled into the long gravel path with a speed that made Miss Claire flinch from the porch. I waved apologetically as I jogged out, the cool air biting my cheeks.Lexi leaned out of the driverâs seat window, her platinum hair pulled into a messy bun, sunglasses too big for her face. âYou look like someone just broke
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Chapter: The Vampire CastleSilasâs POVThe wind howled through the trees, sharp and cold as it cut against my skin. I stood at the edge of the forest, staring at the tall, dark shape of the castle in the distance.It stood hidden deep in the Carpathian Mountains, far away from any human city or road. Mortals didnât even know this place existed. And even if they did, most would never dare to step near it. But this castle wasnât new to me.I had shed my blood on those stone floors,I had broken bones fighting in its cold courtyard. And within those high, ancient walls, I had learned what it meant to kill.What it meant to survive!I took a slow step forward, my boots crunching on the frozen gravel,ice covered the path. The tall black gates in front of me swung open before I could even reach them. the one inside already knew I had arrived.He always knew.The heavy door creaked open as I stepped into the grand hall. Shadows hung in the air like smoke. Dust didnât settle here and time didnât seem to touch this pl
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Chapter: Know you better Elenaâs POVThe mansion was too quiet.I wandered from room to room, barefooted, the hem of my long sweater brushing my thighs as I clutched a cup of lukewarm tea Iâd forgotten to drink. I hadnât seen Silas since our kitchen conversation. And now, he was gone again.âSilas?â I called softly.Nothing.The shadows seemed deeper tonight more haunting. The wind outside howled against the windows, like it was warning me of something. I paused by the main hallway and noticed a door I hadnât seen before. It was large, old, made of dark wood and marked with a faint symbol that looked like it had been carved .Something about it pulled me in I reached for the handleââElena.âI froze that voice,that cold, controlled voice that somehow still made my chest flutter.I turned around slowly and found Silas standing behind me, half in the shadows, dressed in black like always. His face was unreadable. Only his eyes held intensity emotions that made my heart stutter.âDonât ever try to open that
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Chapter: Vulnerability Elenaâs POVThe old grandfather clock in the mansion hallway struck midnight. A deep, echoing sound that made the silence in the mansion feel heavier than usual.I hadn't been able to sleep.Not since that woman and man Lilith and Lucario came and vanished into Silasâs room like they owned it. Their presence had set my nerves on fire.And Silas? He hadnât spoken to me since last night. No teasing remarks,no faint smiles,not even a glance.I found myself pacing the hallway outside my room like a ghost, waiting for something to happen⌠until I heard the sound of water running in the kitchen.I followed it,I don't know why I did that but maybe it was the need of seeing Silas again.There, in the dim light of the kitchen, Silas stood at the sink, he was shirtless, washing his hands. His back muscles moved with an unnatural grace, and for a second, I forgot every reason I was mad at him.He looked tired,paler than usual and worn.I stepped in quietly, but he noticed me right away. He alw
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Chapter: Lilith and Lucario Silas's POVI sat at the edge of the bed, one hand gripping the armrest, the other clenched into a fist so tight my nails had sliced through skin. The pain had grounded me but barely.Every nerve in my body burned. My throat was like swallowing a pit of fire. I hadn't fed in over two weeks far beyond what was safe, even for me. And last night⌠I had nearly lost control.Elena.I could still taste her on my tongue. Sweet. Innocent,warm. Like sunlight after centuries of darkness.I hated myself for it.She didnât even realize what I was,what I truly was. And yet she trusted me enough to sneak into my room, to check on me like I was human. That trust burned worse than the thirst ever could.I sat there lost in my thoughts trying to ignore the burning feeling of hunger in my body when the door opened without permission.Only two people dared do that.âSilas,â came the voice that was cold and very familiar.I didnât have to look up,I knew the scent of jasmine, old paper, and death any
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Chapter: "What is he hiding? " ⣠Elenaâs POV⣠I slammed the door behind me, my chest heaving,my heart rattling like a trapped bird in my ribcage. Silasâs voice still echoed in my ears , his voice was low, rough, and sharp with warning. It hadnât just been anger,it was pain. Something had been breaking behind those cold, glacial eyes. I leaned against the hallway wall, trying to make sense of what just happened. He had flipped me to the bed. He had looked at me like⌠like he wanted me. No, hungered for me. But then he stopped,He backed away as if my very presence could kill him. The image of him slumped by the window burned into my mind. Sweat glistening on his temple, his shirt clinging to his body like second skin, his harsh and erratic breathing. Iâd never seen Silas like that. The Silas I knew or I thought I knew was sharp, composed, untouchable. This Silas looked like a man at war with himself. I pressed my fingers to my neck. There was nothing there. No bite,no mark. But something about his closenes
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TANGLED WITH MY MAFIA STEPBROTHER
Riley thought her motherâs new marriage would bring stability. Instead, it led her straight into danger.
Her new stepbrother, Noah, is everything she should fear. He is tattooed, ruthless, involved with the mafia, and dangerous in ways she canât resist. His grey eyes promise destruction.
But Noah isnât the only threat in the mansion. David, her motherâs husband and Noahâs guardian, is the most ruthless mafia boss of all. He married for one reason: revenge. And Riley is the perfect pawn.
Now, trapped between a stepfather who wants to ruin her and a stepbrother who will kill to keep her, Rileyâs heart is caught in a fight of loyalty, and forbidden desire.
Heâs her salvation. Heâs her stepbrother. Loving him might cost her life.
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âLook at your phone, princess. You see the black Jeep across the street? Iâm in it. Youâve got thirty seconds to walk out on your own, or Im going come in and carry you out over my shoulder in front of every single one of your little friends. And Ethan gets to learn what happens when he puts his mouth where it doesnât belong. Clockâs ticking.â
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Chapter: Chapter 27Riley POV I canât stay away anymore. No, not after the gala. The way he looked at me like I was the only person in the room full of hundreds and after waking up alone again, aching and frustrated and so full of want I could scream. I decided to stop mopping around and do something. Itâs past midnight and the house is silent and dark. I slip out of bed, my heart pounding like Iâm committing a crime. I am, in a way. I pad my bare feet on the cold floor down the hall to his door when i reached Itâs cracked openâjust enough. I push it wider and step inside. His bathroom light is on and the shower running as steam seeps under the door. I close his bedroom door behind me, lean against it, and wait. The water shuts off then a minute later, he steps out with towel slung low on his hips, water still dripping down his chest, his hair wet and messy. He freezes when he sees me. His eyes rake over my tank top, tiny shorts, no bra and bare legs. âRiley,â he hisses. âWhat are y
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Chapter: Chapter 26: Black tie and Red dressChapter 26Riley POVDinner is supposed to be a family thing.Thatâs what Mom keeps saying, anywayâhands folded neatly in her lap, smiling like weâre in some perfect little postcard.David sits at the head of the table, cutting his steak with precise, unhurried movements. Mom chatters about her day at the salon. I push food around my plate, trying not to look at Noah.Heâs directly across from me.And he hasnât taken his eyes off me once.Not since I walked in wearing the simple black dress Mom insisted on âWeâre having a nice meal, Riley, try to look the part.â The fabric clings in ways I didnât think about until I felt his stare burning through it.Every time I reach for my water glass, his gaze drops to my throat. When I cross my legs, his jaw tightens just enough for me to notice.Mom finally breaks the silence thatâs been humming under her stories.âDavid has some exciting news,â she says, beaming at him.David sets his knife down, wipes his mouth with the napkin, and looks aroun
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Chapter: Chapter 25: Don't follow strangersChapter 25Noah POVThe streetlights blurred past me as I pulled the Jeep up a block away from the restaurant. My hands were clenched tight on the wheel, gun resting heavy against my thigh. Every instinct in me screamed to charge in, but I knew better. I had to stay controlled. For Riley.I stepped out of the Jeep, scanning the entrance. There he was. Matteo Valenti. Dark, lean, a predator in human form. His eyes locked onto mine almost immediately, a smirk spreading across his face.âNoah,â he said smoothly, voice like silk over steel. âCousin.âMy jaw tightened. âMatteo.â I let my voice stay calm, but every fiber of my being burned. âIâm glad to see you. But David wants Riley at dinner at home tonight. So Iâll see you next time.âHe tilted his head, amused, but didnât argue. âYou always have to be so serious, cousin.âI didnât respond. I just watched as he reached for Riley. She was tense, still confused, trying to keep her calm, but the second she saw me, her shoulders slumped. Rel
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Chapter: Chapter 24 : Family BusinessRiley POVAfter the library session wrapped up, Lila and Ethan were the first to pack up, saying they had a group project to finish. I lingered a little longer, gathering my notes, my mind already racing ahead to getting homeâto Noah, to whatever charged silence or heated glance waited for me there. I slung my bag over my shoulder and stepped out into the late afternoon light, pulling out my phone to text him that I was on my way.Thatâs when the man appeared.He was leaning against a sleek black sedan parked at the curb, tall and broad-shouldered in a dark suit that looked too expensive for campus. His hair was neatly styled, his posture relaxed, but something about the way he watched the entrance made my steps slow.When he saw me, he straightened and offered a polite smile.âRiley?âI stopped a few feet away, my hand tightening on my bag strap.âYes?âHe stepped closer, hands visible in non-threatening move.âIâm Matteo. Davidâs brother. He asked me to come pick you up saying the
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Chapter: Chapter 23: Matteo ValentiNoah POVThe house felt too damn quiet when I walked in, like it knew I was carrying a storm I hadnât shaken off yet. David was nowhere in sightâprobably locked in his study, plotting whatever came next in that cold head of his. I dropped my bag by the door, still tasting the rage from the library feed, still seeing Ethanâs hand on her knee like it was burned into my eyelids. I was halfway up the stairs, towel still damp around my waist from the shower I barely finished, when my phone rang. I snatched it up without checking the screen, already braced for whatever fresh hell this day had left for me.âBoss, itâs the campus guy,â the voice said. âSomethingâs happening. I⌠I think Rileyâs in trouble.ââWhat do you mean?â My towel was still around my waist, hair wet, and already my heart started racing furiously against my ribs. "What the fuck do you mean that Riley is in danger?!" âThereâs a guy in black⌠I saw him. He⌠he took Riley. He got her into his car. I⌠I donât know what he
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Chapter: Chapter 22: WarehouseNoah POVIâm in the warehouse office when i see the feed comes through. The place smells like gun powder and old concrete, a scent that has been soaked into my skin over the years, reminding me of how many nights I spent counting cash or cleaning up messes that canât be undone. Jax and Marco are out in the main hall, their voices murmuring as they sort through crates from last nightâs drop with occasional laughter breaking the monotony. Iâm supposed to be checking the numbers, making sure nothingâs short and keeping everything running smooth for David.But Iâm not.One of my guys on campus security still owes me from that debt I cleared for him two years ago. Nothing major though just access to a couple of library cameras. I told him it was for Rileyâs safety, that with David watching my every move these days, I needed my eyes on her every time when I couldnât be there myself.That was a lie. It was just an excuse.I needed to see her.The screen flickers and then loads, revealing
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Chapter: Bonus ChapterKaelâs POVThe first thing you learn when you're living at Virelade is that privacy is a myth and the second thingis control is everything.Which is why the sight that greeted me when I stepped out of the bathroom made me stop dead in my tracks.He was already in the room...my room, Seth?,my new roommate,he was the unwanted addition to my otherwise perfect arrangement.It was almost laughable out off all the people they couldâve paired me with, they picked him? A kid who looked like he belonged in pet store playing with puppies not here, in the most elite academy in the country. He was standing there with that wide eyed look, dragging in his bag with him. I didnât bother hiding my disapproval, because when I hate something I show it not trying to hide like a coward.Theo,loud and irritating as always was lingering in the doorway. âIâm so sorry, bro,â he said to Seth, âText me if you survive.âDramatic as hell!. But I didn't blame him at all, I have that kind of impression on people
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Chapter: Chapter 54âSeraâs POVThree Months Later âThe bells of St. Judeâs Academy rang out, signaling the official end of the term. The air was filled with the scent of blooming jacarandas and the frantic energy of students ready for the long holiday.âI was walking across the manicured lawn with Maya and Chloe, my two closest friends at my new school. This time, I wasn't hunched over. I wasn't hiding behind a binder or a fake name. My hair was tied back, my uniform skirt fluttered in the breeze, and I was laughing at a joke Chloe had just told about our physics teacher.â"Oh. My. God," Maya suddenly whispered, her hand gripping my arm so hard it bruised. "Sera, look. Who are they?"âI followed her gaze toward the main gates and time seemed to stop.âParked at the curb were two sleek, black cars that looked like they belonged in a fashion motorcade. Leaning against them were four boys who looked like they had stepped straight off a high-fashion runway.âAlexander was leaning against the lead car, loo
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Chapter: Chapter 53âSeraâs POVâThree months.âThat was how long it had been since the iron gates of Virelade slammed shut behind me. Three months of scrubbing floors, avoid the neighbors' whispers, and watching the bruise on my soul and my cheekâslowly fade. My mother and I lived in a strained, fragile silence, a truce built on the fact that I was now working two jobs just to keep us afloat.âThe summer heat was thick as I knelt on the kitchen floor, wringing out a grey rag. The soap stung the small cuts on my hands. I wasn't Sera the student anymore. I was Sera the ghost.âDing-dong.âI froze. We never had visitors. The only people who rang our bell were bill collectors or the occasional stray salesman.â"Sera! The door!" my mother called from the back room, her voice weary.âI wiped my hands on my apron, pushed a stray lock of hair behind my ear, and pulled open the heavy wooden door.âThe breath left my lungs so fast I stumbled back against the wall.âStanding on our humble porch, looking entirely
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Chapter: Chapter 52âKaelâs POVâThe speedometer on the dash of my Porsche was climbing toward numbers that should have been impossible on these winding mountain roads, but I didnât care. My lungs felt like they were full of broken glass. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Sera, standing in that locker room, looking like a shattered ghost.âI didn't stop until I reached the iron-wrought gates of the Presidential Estate. I didn't wait for the guards to open them; I honked until they scrambled out of their booths, looking terrified.âI burst into my fatherâs study without knocking. The room smelled of expensive cigars and old, dusty power. My father, the President, didn't even look up from his desk.â"You're late for the evening briefing, Kael," he said, his voice a smooth, terrifying calm. "And you smell like a common street racer."â"You did it," I spat, my hands trembling as I gripped the back of a leather chair. "You called the Headmaster. You authorized the expulsion. You knew, didn't you? Juliette t
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Chapter: Chapter 51âSeraâs POVâThe heavy oak doors of Headmaster Millerâs office didnât just close behind Kael; they seemed to shatter.âWhen he stormed out, his face was a mask of such lethal, quiet fury that the security guards actually stepped back. He didnât look at me or say a word. He just moved like a possessed man, his footsteps echoing like a countdown until I heard the distant, violent roar of an engine. The screech of tires on the gravel driveway signaled his departure. He was gone. The one person whose hand had been holding mine through the dark had simply vanished into the night.âI stood there, trembling in the oversized blazer that felt like a iron weight, as Headmaster Miller adjusted his spectacles.â"Since Mr. Ashbourne has decided to abdicate his responsibilities," Miller said, his voice dripping with icy disdain, "we shall proceed with the public dissolution of your tenure here. Guards, escort her to the courtyard."âThe walk to the center of the academy felt like a march to the ex
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Chapter: Chapter 50âSeraâs POVâThe next period was P.E. The gym smelled of sweat a scent that usually made me feel like I was suffocating but today, it felt like a death trap.â"Seth! Stop spacing out and get to the bench!" River called out, giving me a playful shove. I forced a grin, but my skin felt tight.âAfter an hour of drills, the coach finally whistled for the end of class. The rush toward the locker rooms was a chaotic blur of shouting boys and slamming metal. I waited, as I always did, hanging back until the main crowd had thinned. My chest was aching; I had worn the binder for gym because I couldn't risk the movement, but now I could barely draw a full breath.âI slipped into the far corner of the changing roomâa small, dimly lit space used for storage. I thought I was alone.âI peeled off the sweat-soaked jersey. Then, with shaking fingers, I reached for the hooks of the binder. When it finally snapped open, I let out a jagged, painful sob of relief, my hands resting against the cool tile
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Against the rules
Ava Sinclair has one ruleâstay away from jocks. Theyâre arrogant, theyâre reckless, and theyâre nothing but distractions. As Westbridge Universityâs top student, she has a strict schedule of study sessions, internships, and zero tolerance for football players, especially Logan Carter.
Logan, on the other hand, thrives on breaking rules. When his teammates make a bet date the nerdy girl whoâs never fallen for a jock he takes it as a challenge. After all, no one resists Logan Carter.
But Ava does.
Every time he flirts, she shuts him down but Logan isnât one to back down, so he ups his game.
But somewhere between the chaos, the teasing, and the forced proximity thanks to Ava's eviction that makes them neighbors, Logan starts falling for the very girl he was supposed to play.
When Ava discovers the bet, will Logan be able to prove that this game stopped being a game a long time ago? Or will she show him that, for the first time, Logan Carter has met his match?
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Chapter: Prologue: One Year LaterAvaâs POVOne year.It had been exactly one year since I walked down that aisle in a dress that shimmered like moonlight, my heart pounding so hard I was afraid it might leap from my chest. One year since I saw Logan standing at the end of the aisle, eyes glassy, hands trembling, his entire being radiating a love so powerful I felt it before he even spoke his vows.One year since we said, "I do."And nowI stood barefoot in the center of our kitchen, staring at a stick that would change our lives forever.Positive.Two pink lines. Bold. Unmistakable. Pregnant.I gripped the edge of the marble counter as a wave of disbelief washed over me, followed by an even stronger tide of joy, fear, excitement, and awe. My breath came out in short, shaky bursts as my eyes blurred with sudden, hot tears.I was going to be a mom.It wasnât planned. Not exactly. Logan and I had talked about children in that dreamy, far-off kind of way couples do in their early days of marriage, usually late at night,
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Chapter: For Always and ForeverAva's POV The morning of the day of our wedding, I woke to sunlight spilling through gauzy curtains and the sound of birds outside the window. For a second, I just lay there, suspended between dreaming and waking. Then I felt the flutter of nerves, the press of something beautiful and terrifying all at once. Today was the day. I sat up slowly, my heart already racing, and stared at the white garment bag hanging near the closet. It swayed slightly, catching the light, the lacy hem peeking out like a secret whisper. "Youâre up early," Charlotte said from behind me, entering the room with a mug of coffee. I turned and smiled. "Couldnât sleep. I kept dreaming about tripping down the aisle or forgetting my vows." She handed me the mug and sat on the bed. "Youâve got this. And if you fall, just make it a dance move." I laughed, the sound shaking out some of the tension in my chest. Tristan appeared a few minutes later, holding a curling iron in one hand and a bag of bobby pin
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Chapter: Engaged to YouAvaâs POV I kept staring at my hand as if it belonged to someone else. The diamond sparkled under the soft morning light filtering through Logan's bedroom window, catching on every glint of sunshine as if it were winking at me, teasing me about how impossible it all felt. I turned my hand side to side, the ring glimmering with each movement, delicate and perfect. And real. I was engaged. To Logan. To Logan Carter, the same man who disappeared from my life two years ago without a word, the same man who shattered me, only to come back and stitch the pieces back together slowly, patiently, and lovingly. And now, he was mine. Officially. Eternally. I pressed the heel of my hand to my lips, trying to keep in the giddy giggle threatening to escape. It felt surreal. Like I was floating in a dream with no gravity, no anchor, no reason to come down. I hadn't stopped smiling since last night, not through the dinner, the dancing, the yacht drifting beneath a galaxy of stars. Not even now,
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Chapter: Midnight SurpriseAvaâs POV Waking up in Loganâs bed felt like floating. The silken sheets tangled around my legs, the soft scent of his cologne still clinging to the pillow beside me. My body is still with the memory of last night, every touch, every whispered word, every look. The way weâd clung to each other like the world could fall apart again, and we refused to let it. But now the bed was empty. Sunlight already streamed through the large windows of his penthouse, washing the room in golden light. I stretched my body, yawning, and rolled over. âLogan?â No answer. My hand reached out, expecting to find his warmth, but the sheets were cold. I sat up, the flush of concern rising in my chest. He wouldn't just leave. Not after last night. Not again. I checked the bathroom first, but it was empty. The robe he had worn earlier hung limply on a hook. There was no sign of him in the kitchen, no coffee brewing, no phone or note. The penthouse, for all its luxury, felt too silent. Panic flickered i
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Chapter: Dinner Under the StarsAvaâs POV I stood in front of my apartment mirror, adjusting the strap of my dress for the fifth time. It was navy blue, off-shoulder, and clung just right, elegant but not too much. I wanted to look beautiful, not overdone. Comfortable, not careless. I didnât want to look like I was trying too hard. But tonight wasnât just any dinner. It was a new beginning. A chance to reclaim something precious. A second first date. When the doorbell rang, my heart fluttered. I took a deep breath before opening it, and there he was. Logan. He stood there in a navy blazer over a crisp white shirt, holding a small bouquet of red roses. Not something grandâŚjust perfect. âYou lookâŚâ His voice trailed off, and he let out a soft laugh, rubbing the back of his neck. âI forgot how to talk for a second.â I smiled, my stomach flipping in the best way. âYou clean up pretty well yourself.â âThese are for you,â he said, extending the bouquet toward me. I accepted them, bringing the roses close and inhal
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Chapter: The Way Back to YouAvaâs POV His smile was broken, but at that moment, it was the most beautiful thing Iâd ever seen. I didnât wait for words. I kissed him again, harder this time, like I could press every apology, every ache, and every lost second into that one moment. Logan gripped my waist as if Iâd vanish again, lifting me slightly to bring me closer. The desk creaked behind me, and somewhere in the back of my mind, I knew this wasnât the place for this, not for us. But my body didnât care. Neither did my heart. Two years of silence. Of aching. Of loving someone in absence. Now he was here. And so was I. No lies. No walls. Just skin and soul. His hands slipped beneath my shirt, fingers trailing my sides like he was memorising every inch, rediscovering the girl he had left behind. I wasnât that girl anymore. And he wasnât the same boy. But somehow⌠we still fit. I gasped into his mouth as he peeled the fabric over my head, tossing it aside without looking. His mouth found my neck, his stubble
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