ZARA’S POVThe sunlight streaming through the window woke me up the next morning. Dahan-dahan akong nagmulat ng mata, and for a moment, parang nawala lahat ng bigat sa dibdib ko. Mainit at matigas ang yakap sa likuran ko. Kaizer’s strong arm was wrapped tightly around my waist, and his warm breath was brushing softly against my neck.Huminga ako nang malalim. His scent—clean, fresh, and undeniably masculine—filled my senses. And every memory from last night came rushing back. Every touch, every kiss, every word he whispered like I was his and only his. Most of all, his voice before I fell asleep: This was not a mistake. Because we both wanted this.Napapikit ako nang mariin. But this is wrong. Alam kong mali. He is my husband’s uncle. Si Daylen—ang lalaking pinakasalan ko. The man I thought would love me faithfully forever.Dahan-dahan kong inalis ang braso niya at tumayo ako. He was still fast asleep. Tinitigan ko siya sandali. His face, usually so sharp and serious, looked soft and
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