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Chapter 33

Author: Suzie
last update publish date: 2026-04-28 06:07:28

Elena’s POV

“This shouldn’t happen again,” he repeated, the words sounding like a rigid rule, something already fractured.

“It already has,” I replied, my voice softer than I anticipated, yet surprisingly steady. His thumb shifted slightly against my skin, a small movement that sent a sharp jolt through me.

“That doesn’t mean we continue,” he insisted, holding my gaze, refusing to yield any distance with his words.

“You brought me here,” I countered.

“I made a mistake.”

“No,” I said quietly, “y
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