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Chapter fifty six: Tension and Tea

Author: Bodypeng
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Alina

“Lucas,” I called, the name tumbling from my lips before I could stop myself.

He paused—only just—and then kept walking. Not a flinch, not a glance over his shoulder. Just that maddening saunter, like he hadn’t heard me. Like he hadn’t been leaning against my wall two seconds ago.

I almost ran after him. Almost. But then my chest pinched, and the tightness behind my eyes threatened to spill over, and I realized I didn’t have the energy for more games. Not his. Not Damian’s. Not even my own.

I sighed, turned away, and slipped into my room.

The door clicked shut behind me with a soft snick, and the silence that followed pressed in around me like a second skin.

Malia had been here. I could tell instantly. The sheets were freshly smoothed. The shards of porcelain that used to be my teacup were gone, like the mess hadn’t existed at all. And in place of the disaster was a new cup—steaming, delicate, the same floral pattern curling up the sides.

I dragged my feet across the floor, body
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