I took a slow, deliberate breath. My trembling hand reached for the doorknob, its cold metal a stark contrast to the fire in my veins. With a slow, deliberate twist, I opened the door, the hinges groaning in protest. The sight of him, his back to me, was a quiet ache in my chest. He turned his head, a slow, deliberate movement, and our eyes met. The worry etched on his face was a language I understood, a silent apology that spoke volumes."I know you hate me for this," he said, his voice a low, remorseful murmur.I didn't hesitate. I crossed the threshold, the silence of the room swallowing my footsteps. My hands, still shaking, reached for his, and a jolt of recognition passed between us. His skin was as cold as mine, a shared tremor of fear and uncertainty. The air crackled with unspoken emotions, the weight of them settling on my shoulders like a heavy cloak."No," I whispered, my voice a silken thread in the quiet room. "I don't hate you. And I never will."As the words left my
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