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Chapter 19: In His Arms, In His Gaze

Auteur: Clare Cathy
last update Date de publication: 2026-04-19 19:56:00

Elara’s heart thudded in her chest as she found herself cradled in Cassian’s arms like something fragile and precious. Around them, time seemed to stall. Conversations halted, and even the sun pouring through the mall’s glass dome seemed to hold its breath.

She scrambled to steady herself, hands pressed to the expensive fabric of his chest. “I—I’m okay,” she stammered, her eyes darting to the bystanders whose curious gazes pinned her like spotlights.

Cassian slowly let her slide down to her fee
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