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Two Masters

Autor: Miyah
last update Data de publicação: 2026-07-10 01:32:09

Maya’s POV

I stood in the private room with my back against the door, the air felt thick between me and the two men. Havisham watched me from one side, his eyes dark with control. Julian stood on the other, his smile full of hunger. My dress felt too tight suddenly, my heart beat fast but I kept my chin up. The children needed me to be smart. I stepped forward slow, my hands moved to the zipper of my dress.

“You both want me here,” I said, my voice low. “Then take me. But give me something firs
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