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85. Opportunity

Author: Medara
last update publish date: 2026-06-20 15:06:38

🍃 Arria POV

“Less good,” he said.

The water was running in the shower.

The meeting at ten was in less than twenty minutes now.

He had said everything.

It had to be everything, because he was silent now.

But he did not move. Did not step back. Did not lean in.

He only held my gaze in a way that made my heart thump faster in my chest.

Warmth spread under my skin.

For a moment, I was sure he would kiss me.

But instead, he took one sharp breath and retreated, leaving the bathroom without a word.

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