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65 SHE THOUGHT HE DIDN’T KNOW

Author: Ray Nhedicta
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-12 00:10:15

Chapter 65

Stefan entered his room with Mia still curled in his arms. Inside, the lighting was soft, just one small lamp on his nightstand illuminating the space with a faint hue. He lowered Mia onto the bed with the same care a fragile something is held. Her face nestled into the pillow, her lips parting slightly. Her exhaustion had pulled her under completely.

He knelt to remove her shoes, placing them carefully to the side. Then, he stood up, watching her one last time before disappearing into his walk-in closet to change.

When he returned, Mia was curled up in the middle of the bed, blankets tangled around her legs. She looked impossibly small in his large bed, like she was trying to disappear into the softness.

He leaned against the doorway for a moment, unsure why he hadn’t taken her to her own room. Maybe because some part of him had needed to see her like this. Safe, peaceful. Here.

He moved around the bed and climbed in beside her, careful not to wake her.

Minute later, Mia s
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