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Chapter 18

Author: Marvea
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Adam’s POV:

My brows furrowed, realizing Damian had just been pulling my leg to get a reaction. I was about to smack his head when Hannah’s soft groan from across the bed stopped me.

Like a cauldron call, I rushed over to the bed, sitting by her side. I could feel the heat from her body due to our close proximity. My body temperature also seemed to rise, almost like we were symbiotically connected.

I wanted to hold her, to cup her in my hand and absorb all the pain she felt, but instead my hands just stiffened by my sides, unsure of where to touch. Her body felt like a temple, and I was scared of desecrating it. Just as I rummaged my head for what to do, Hannah suddenly curled up sideways on the bed and wrapped her arm around my waist.

My body froze, breath caught in my throat. It was like the priestess of the temple had laid her sacred hands upon me, and I shivered from the impact.

Damian pulled up to where we sat, his phone in front of our faces. “Jeez! Adam, your face is as red as
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