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Chapter Sixteen: Keep Your Enemies Close

Penulis: Penelope Blue
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-11-19 23:33:13

Elena and Damien spent the rest of the day together, relaxing in each other’s company. Despite being reunited for only a few days, they had already developed an ease around one another like they had never been apart. Every touch, kiss, and glance only served to deepen their affection.

Unlike Elena, Damien had dated in the past—more than he’d care to admit. He couldn’t remember a single ex’s face when he looked into Elena’s eyes. She consumed every fiber of his being.

That night, Mona watched f
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