Still burning with desire, Calla stepped into the living area, her mind spinning and her heart pounding so hard it echoed in her ears. Every breath she took still carried the warmth of Julian's nearness, his voice, his scent, his—"Calla?" Vernon called out.She didn't hear the voice at first. Lost in thought, she only came back to herself when a hand touched her arm. She flinched hard and spun around, startled."Hey, it's just me," Vernon said softly, his brows raised in surprise. "You okay?" Calla blinked rapidly, her pulse still racing. Squeezing her eyes shut, she drew a deep breath and nodded quickly. "Yeah... yeah, I'm fine." Vernon frowned, studying her. "You sure?" Before she could answer, he glanced up, his eyes shifting behind her. Julian had just walked in, looking as composed as ever with his shirt slightly open at the collar. But Calla didn't turn around. She didn't need to. She knew his presence instantly, as the air around her seemed to shift, tightening with the sa
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