💍 CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE — THE SECRET BRIDEThe city woke slowly.Morning light spilled across the penthouse, touching the walls in gold and amber. For the first time since Amara had entered Dante Knight’s world, the silence didn’t feel dangerous.It felt peaceful.Amara stood in the kitchen, barefoot, holding a mug of tea she had barely touched. Her thoughts were loud, replaying everything from the night before—his confession, the kiss, the way he had looked at her like she was no longer a weakness but a decision.Behind her, Dante watched her quietly.He hadn’t slept.He hadn’t needed to.“You’re thinking too hard,” he said softly.She turned, startled. “Am I that obvious?”“To me?” He gave a faint smile. “Always.”She leaned against the counter. “Everything feels… unreal. Like I stepped into someone else’s life and forgot how to leave.”Dante moved closer. Not to corner her. Never that.“I don’t want you to feel trapped,” he s
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