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Chapter 53: Fragile Anticipation
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2026-05-18 09:14:30POV: Claire Desmond
The scent of white musk and a hint of vanilla clung to the stagnant air of Shannon’s spare room.
I stood before a cracked mirror bolted to the drywall, tugging at the collar of an oversized flannel shirt.
It was a loan from Shannon’s "vintage" collection—meaning the pile of clothes she hadn't washed in a week—since my usual work attire felt suffocatingly formal for tonight.
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