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Chapter 42

Author: Ramoni
last update publish date: 2026-07-03 18:42:15

Elias

I sank down to my knees, refusing to let go of him as he clung to me tightly.

"Look at me, William," I murmured, my voice dropping into a low whisper. "Come on. Eyes on me."

William shivered violently, his forehead still pressed against my body. "I'm... I'm sorry," he choked out, the words thick and slurred. "The alarm... It was stupid. I just... you were with him. I couldn't handle it."

"We're not talking about the alarm right now," I commanded softly. I threaded my fingers through his
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