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19 I CAN'T HELP BUT SMILE

Author: Ray Nhedicta
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-30 02:00:56

Chapter 19

The next morning, I wake up feeling like I might crawl out of my own skin.

I'm restless, irritated, completely on edge from the lack of... well, release. My body still hums from yesterday's dream, aching for something I can't have. Every time I thought I had a moment alone to take care of myself, Tristan would appear.

It's like he has radar for the worst possible timing.

I'm lying in bed, staring at the ceiling and working up courage to reach for my nightstand drawer when his footsteps echo in the hallway. Heavy, purposeful, heading straight for my room.

Of course he'll come back, just few minutes after leaving. Last night had been absolute torture.

Tristan had climbed into bed beside me and pulled me against his chest, saying he wanted to make sure I was okay. When it was past ten, I expected him to leave like he always does, but he didn't.

And God help me, I let him hold me. Let myself melt into his warmth and strength and pretend, just for a moment, that this meant somet
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Kerry Coy
Is it Daxon or Dixon? This is irritating.
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Leanne Smith
this is not good to throw into the mix. I feel the new assistant will be trouble.
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Denina Armstrong
Ok his Athena’s ex name Daxon or Dixon … make up ur mind it is getting confusing n frustrating!!!
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