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Chapter 276

Author: Jademoon
last update Last Updated: 2025-09-10 20:46:33

Rhea's Pov

Her arms tightened around my neck, refusing to let go. The warmth of her breath fanned against my collarbone, and though I told myself to stay composed, something inside me stirred dangerously. I laid her gently on the bed, careful not to wake her further. But Rhea’s fingers clung stubbornly to my shirt, tugging me down with surprising strength for someone half-asleep.

“Rhea.” I murmured, brushing a strand of hair from her cheek, “Rest. I’ll just…”

“Sleep with me.” She whispered, her voice soft yet unyielding. Her gaze lifted to mine, no longer fogged by dreams but sharp, insistent, “Don’t go.”

My chest tightened. The words struck deeper than I wanted to admit. She didn’t understand what she was asking, at least, I told myself she didn’t.

I forced a smile, leaning close enough that my lips almost grazed her temple, “I’ll be right back. Just a shower. Two minutes.”

But the second the words left my mouth, I saw the change in her eyes. Sleepiness shattered, her lashes flying
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