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A Secret Revealed

Author: Dallas Ryan
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-19 02:58:32

As they walked back to their shared cabin, the excitement and hope radiating from her mates offered a flickering brightness against the gnawing anxiety that was stirring. The bond between them was charged, weaving their emotions tightly together in a pulsating rhythm.

Xander opened the door to their cabin, his posture relaxed but his eyes holding an intensity that hinted at the conversation to come. “You did well today,” he said, his voice soft yet filled with pride. “We’ll make this work.”

Kane moved to fill the space beside Xander, interlacing his fingers with Vivi’s, grounding her with his warmth. “But now we need to address what’s been bothering you, Vivi,” he encouraged gently. “You’ve been holding back. Is there something we need to know?”

Dax leaned against the wall, his posture shifting from tension to curiosity, his storm-blue eyes searching hers. “We can’t protect you if we don’t know everything, sweetheart.”

Vivi’s breath caught in her throat, fear battling with the need to
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