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Damn It ... The searing pain

Author: Ogala Miriam
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-28 14:49:18

ELIANA

I watched as Vivian and Gabriel sealed their union with a passionate kiss, the pack erupting in cheers and applause. But despite the joyous atmosphere, I couldn't shake the feeling that Vivian's eyes were still on me, boring into my skin like a challenge.

As they turned to face the crowd, Vivian's gaze drifted back to me, a sly smile spreading across her face. I felt a shiver run down my spine as our eyes met, the air between us crackling with tension.

Axel's hand tightened around mine as if he sensed the unease that Vivian's gaze had stirred up in me. I forced a smile onto my face, trying to appear confident and carefree, but inside, I was seething with anxiety. What was Vivian's game?

I felt like I was trapped in a nightmare, forced to witness the intimate moment between Vivian and Gabriel. My heart ached with every passing second, the pain threatening to overwhelm me.

I wanted to look away, to escape the torture of watching them share a romantic kiss. But my eyes seemed froz
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