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CHAPTER 31

Author: Nancy Grey
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2025-12-07 21:37:51

Anya’s POV

I picked up my fork and took a cautious bite. The honey melted on my tongue, sweet and rich, and the bacon was perfectly crisp. I had barely tasted food like this in days. The simple act of eating, under his watchful gaze, felt both comforting and tense. I chewed slowly, trying not to make any sudden movements. Every so often, I caught his eyes on me, observing, quiet, unblinking.

The dining room was calm, almost peaceful, except for the faint sounds of silverware and the quiet hum o
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