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24-Use your words

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Chapter Twenty Four

Aria

For a moment, I honestly thought the world had frozen over. Why? Zane was completely still, like he was trying to confirm if his ears hadn't pulled a fast one on him.

The moment the words "Don't stop" left my lips, and Zane was sure I wasn't joking with him, the last thread of Zane’s restraint snapped. The air in the room seemed to ignite, thick with a sudden, predatory hunger that made the hair on my arms stand up.

He didn't hesitate. With one sharp tug, the silk robe
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