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Author: RomanWrites
last update Last Updated: 2026-01-20 05:28:45

Chapter Ninety Five: Feeling Exposed.

Ian was dozing on the sofa when he heard the key in the lock.

His heart, already a tangled mess from the meeting on the bridge, clenched tight.

Soren’s words about cages and framed men and dead sons swirled with the memory of Zhedya’s laugh, his careful hands, his possessive kisses.

The door opened. Zhedya stepped inside, looking tired but sharp, still in his suit from whatever late meeting he had been at. Despite looking tired, Zhedya always managed to look angelic.

Ian didn’t think. He just moved and was on his feet and across the room before Zhedya could even toe off his shoes.

He didn’t say a word. He just walked straight into Zhedya’s arms, burying his face hard against his chest, wrapping his own arms around him like a vice.

He held on like he was drowning and Zhedya was the only solid thing in a crashing wave.

Zhedya was surprised. He stiffened for a split second, then a soft, pleased chuckle rumbled in his chest. His arms came up, wrapp
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Well everything has going a little too good…Ryan decided to show up…It’s not a good thing I promise.

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