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CHAPTER 202: RESPECT HER. LOVE HER

Autor: Remi Winters
last update Data de publicação: 2026-04-20 07:36:21
EMBER’S POV

Knox doesn't make me explain. He only comes back and sits on the edge of the tub and watches me with those exhausted, yet beautiful eyes while the steam fills the room.

I pull the shirt over my head and climb in.

The hot water meets my skin and I hiss because everything is tender and raw and bruised in places I haven't finished cataloguing.

I pick up the cloth and start scrubbing. My neck first. Then my collarbone. Then my wrists where the silk left its marks.

Hard enough that the sk
Remi Winters

Yes, our show is back on! Thank you for your patience, guys. Chapters might be one chapter per day or two when I have enough, but right now, I'm trying to rebuild my stockpile, so over time, we'd go back to 3 chapters per day! I appreciate you guys so much. I hope you enjoy the coming chapters!

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Katie Tutor
Remi Winters, I'm thoroughly enjoying your storyline and I'm impressed with your writing style. You really have a flair for words ! !
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