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Dax's heart had become entangled in a web of conflicting emotions. The forbidden allure of his shared moments with Blaire had ignited a flame within him, leading to an undeniable attraction that tugged at his every thought.

One fateful evening, as the moon bathed the garden in a gentle glow, Dax and Blaire found themselves succumbing to their desires once more. Their lips met in a stolen kiss, their hearts racing with a mixture of guilt and longing. Little did they know that Aria, filled with a sense of unease, had followed her instincts and discovered them.

Aria's footsteps faltered as she reached the secluded spot, her heart sinking with each passing moment. The sight before her shattered her world. Tears welled up in her eyes as a storm of emotions raged within her. The pain of betrayal threatened to consume her, but her love for Dax fueled her determination to confront him.

With a trembling voice, Aria called out to Dax, her words heavy with hurt.

"Dax, how could you? How could y