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Author: Ivy Walters
last update publish date: 2026-06-07 20:53:11

Serena's POV

The dorm was quiet when I walked in.

Most of the girls were still at the dining hall or gathered in the common room down the corridor.

Mira was on her bed, though. She sat on the edge of her mattress with her back partially turned to me. Her training jacket was off and her shirt was pulled down at the left shoulder.

I walked closer, wondering what she was up to. As I moved nearer to the bed, I noticed her presssing a small cloth against her shoulder and dabbing at something on he
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