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BOOK 2 - Chapter 13: Family Dynamics

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“I want…” I start to speak, then realize I don’t know how to finish that sentence. What do I want? Alex’s passion and intensity, or Austin’s gentleness and idealism? The safety of choosing neither, or the terrifying possibility of having to choose between them?

“You want?” Austin prompts, stepping closer.

Before I can answer, my phone buzzes with a text. Without thinking, I glance at it.

Coffee? I have some ideas about the next exhibition. - Alex

Austin sees the message, sees the name on the screen. Something shifts in his expression, hardens.

“Right on schedule,” he says quietly.

“Austin, it’s not…”

“It’s fine.” But his voice suggests it’s anything but fine.

“I should get you back to your hotel. I’m sure you have important business to discuss.”

The easy warmth from earlier is gone, replaced by something cooler, more distant. As we walk the final blocks in silence, I realize that whatever this is between the three of us, it’s moving faster than I can control.

And I’m not sure any of
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