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Chapter 40

Author: sylvette
last update publish date: 2026-01-18 12:51:58

~Liv~

We’d barely made it ten steps from the grass when Rowan’s voice cracked through the dark like a whip.

“Liv…. wait. Please. Just wait.”

I stopped. I couldn’t help it. My body betrayed me again, feet planting even though my brain was screaming run, run, run, get in Kacy’s car and drive until this whole night stops existing.

Kacy froze too, hand halfway to the car door handle, shoulders going rigid. He turned slowly , eyes narrowing at Rowan like he was sizing up whether to throw another pun
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georgia nimtz
This must have been extremely hard for Rowen pouring out his heart and tears with an audience. Proudful Athletes are known for being cold and touc, taking, not giving when it comes to commitment. Hopefully Rowan is sincere and Liv sees through to his heart and treats. They're both hurting.
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