The jet touched down with a gentle jolt on a private runway surrounded by dense forest. Jenna felt the shift in altitude settle in her bones as the aircraft slowed to a stop.The cabin lights brightened slightly, casting long shadows across the leather seats stained with the evidence of their long flight. No one spoke as the door opened and cool night air rushed in.Dean stood first. His hand remained on Jenna’s lower back, steady and warm, but she felt the slight delay in the connection when he moved. The collars had not returned to perfect sync. Small lags still disrupted the bond, turning every shared emotion into a fractured echo.Lily rose beside her, fingers brushing Jenna’s arm a heartbeat too late. The touch felt both familiar and distant. Elena followed, her steps careful, as if testing the ground.Alex moved to the door first, scanning the darkness outside before nodding once. They stepped out together into the cool night, naked except for the glowing collars, bodies still m
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