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CHAPTER 22

Author: Pearlie
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-09-14 19:56:53

EMBER'S POV

I opened my eyes slowly, and the first thing I saw was a beautiful brown-skinned body lying beside me.

For a few seconds, I simply stared.

Last night came rushing back to me, and a small smile tugged at the corner of my lips before I quickly pushed it away. I took a deep breath and sat up quietly, careful not to wake him.

I leaned over to make sure he was still asleep.

He was.

Good.

I reached for my clothes from the side table and slipped them on as quietly as I could.

“Running away
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