The distance that should never have existed between them… now felt painfully real.Aurora drew a slow breath, trying to regain the control she had briefly lost.But it was difficult.Because what had just happened wasn’t merely a mistake. It was… desire.And Aurora hated that.“Because I didn’t want to,” she finally said softly.Honest.And that honesty shifted the atmosphere.Darius didn’t smile. Nor did he step away. Instead, his gaze deepened, as if trying to read something beyond her answer.Aurora was the first to look away.“This must not happen again,” she added quickly, her tone firm again, trying to seal the crack that had just opened.Darius gave a small nod—but not in full agreement.Aurora could see it. And it unsettled her even more.“You should leave,” she said at last.It sounded like an order.But somehow… it felt more like protection—for herself.“Alright.” He exhaled softly.Darius stepped back, restoring the distance and space that had just been lost.Aurora didn’t
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