Maryanne froze mid-step, her breath catching in her throat. Her eyes trailed downward, taking in her disheveled state. She was, to put it bluntly, half-naked. Memories of the previous night flooded back. She had woken up drenched in sweat, the oppressive heat of the night forcing her to shed her maxi dress. Now, she stood in nothing but a half-tank top and shorts, her skin prickling with a mix of embarrassment and vulnerability.The sound of footsteps echoing down the corridor snapped her out of her thoughts. Panic surged through her veins. Without a second thought, she darted toward Calhoun’s bed, leaping onto it and yanking the duvet up to her chin, her heart pounding like a drum.Calhoun's lips curved into a mischievous grin, and he let out a low chuckle, the sound rumbling through the room like distant thunder. He sauntered over to the door, closing it with a soft click before turning back to face her.“An, my love,” he drawled, his voice dripping with playful teasing. “What’s t
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