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Author: Jo Peters
last update publish date: 2026-03-23 15:53:38

Clara’s POV

“What news, Emma? Talk to me….now.”

My voice cracked like thin ice. Cameron was still kneeling between my legs, his hands warm on my thighs, but the heat between us had vanished the second Emma’s name lit up the screen.

I sat up straighter on the edge of the mattress, my naked skin prickling in the suddenly cold air, and the phone pressed so hard to my ear the edge dug into my cheek.

“Gosh, Clara…” Emma sounded like she was running and crying at the same time. “It’s everywhere. All
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