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136 | NATHANIEL HALE MONROE

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last update publish date: 2026-06-24 23:29:23
I watch Elara disappear around the corner of the hallway.

A few seconds later, the sound of our bedroom door closing softly resounds in the whole penthouse, and silence follows.

I, on the other hand, just remain where I am, still staring at the empty space she left behind.

She said she went out for coffee and air. Coffee and air.

The reminder of that makes me almost laugh instantly, but I hold it back in just so I don’t sound like a maniac.

It’s not because what she said is funny, but
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*double gasp

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