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Chapter 77

作者: Mary Anthony
last update 公開日: 2026-03-11 22:12:14

The next morning, I wake to sunlight streaming through the hotel windows and a text from Lucien.

"Good morning. Coffee?"

I smile despite my nerves. "Yes. Where?"

"Meet me at the café across from your hotel in thirty minutes?"

I shower quickly, dress in casual clothes—jeans and one of my own designs, a soft cashmere sweater. No armor today. Just me.

He's already there when I arrive, sitting at an outdoor table with two cappuccinos. He stands when he sees me, kisses my cheek. The gesture is natur
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