Talia feared that Quentin might do something reckless, so she whispered anxiously, "Quentin, please don't."Her soft, gentle voice carried an edge of poison, instantly tightening Quentin's spine.Just then, there was a knock at the door. "Aunt Talia, are you okay?"It was Maeve's voice. She had heard Talia's startled gasp when she had been lifted earlier.Talia panicked, but Quentin reacted faster. He flipped onto the space beside her, threw back the blanket, and slipped under it.Hearing no reply, Maeve was worried that something was wrong. She whispered, "Aunt Talia, I'm coming in."Before Talia could answer, Maeve pushed the door open and stepped inside.Talia quickly sat up. Leaning against the headboard, she smiled at Maeve.Maeve frowned with concern and asked, "Aunt Talia, what's wrong?"Under the blanket, Quentin lay next to her. His body was burning hot, and his hand was wandering over her leg.Talia dared not move, letting him do as he pleased."Maeve, I'm fine. I
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