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Chapter 23: The Cost of Living

Author: Adeyna
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Aria returned to her room feeling a little off, like she wasn’t even in her own body. She never blushed. Never. But lately, that’s all she seemed to be doing. She understood it when it came to Ares, but now she was even blushing around the werewolf? Her enemy? Something had to be wrong with her. How could she react the same way to a man she actually liked and to someone she couldn’t stand?

With a heavy sigh, she sat on her bed and stared out the window. She could still feel the warmth of his skin on her hand. And why was he suddenly speaking to her in that calm deep voice that reminded her of cozy mornings with coffee by the fire? She loved that feeling but hated him.

Still feeling flushed, she went to the window and opened it, letting the cool breeze hit her face. That’s when she noticed Ares. He was sitting on a bench, watching the soldiers train. After a while, he leaned back and closed his eyes, enjoying the sun. Aria watched him quietly for a moment, her eyes tracing the relaxed
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