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Chapter 14: High Stakes

Penulis: Howler
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Rhea’s POV

The corridor seemed to shrink around us as he stepped forward, the air tightening like a fist around my ribs. I pressed my back into the wall, my heart beating in my throat.

“Running around my halls in a robe that barely covers you,” He said in a low, dangerous voice, “is not the smartest thing to do, dove.”

I swallowed hard. “Maybe if you didn’t treat your guests like prisoners, I wouldn’t have to sneak around.”

The corner of his mouth curled—not kindly, not sweetly—just a slow, wicked edge of amusement. It made something warm coil low in my belly.

“‘Guests,’” he repeated, leaning closer. “I treat guests well. But you, dove… you wandered in like prey.”

“I’m not prey,” I snapped, even though my voice shook. “And you’re a terrible host.”

That wild glimmer in his eyes brightened, almost like he liked the challenge. He placed one hand beside my head, his body inches from mine, and the air vibrated with heat.

“You’re mouthy for someone who’s trembling,” he murmured.

“I’m not tr
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