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European Shadows

Author: Morayo's ink
last update publish date: 2026-01-20 21:57:28

The private jet cut through clouds at thirty thousand feet, carrying us toward Switzerland and whatever waited in Zurich.

Damian hadn't let go of me since we boarded.

His hand was a constant presence—on my thigh, around my waist, fingers laced with mine. Every few minutes, he'd glance at me like he was confirming I was still there, still real, still his.

"You're being paranoid," I said quietly.

"I'm being realistic." His thumb traced circles on my wrist. "We're flying into Consortium territory
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