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CHAPTER 52 - BURNING BRIGHT
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2026-07-26 08:00:01Dominic closed the door with a soft click.
The sound seemed loud in the sudden quiet of the room. He turned back to where Lyra stood, her cheeks flushed, her eyes wide and dark with wanting. She looked beautiful and nervous and brave all at once.
He crossed the space between them slowly, giving her time to change her mind. Giving them both time to breathe.
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