Roses and Revenge
His cold eyes, his slightly rough yet magnetic voice — it all commanded attention, demanded obedience, without him even trying.
I finally forced myself up, smoothing the wrinkles in my clothes. My hands shook slightly, betraying me. I shook my head, let out a long, deep sigh, and stepped out anyway.
Every step downstairs was deliberate, careful, as if I might stumble again at any moment. I moved toward the kitchen, taking deep, steady breaths. By the time I reached the familiar warmth of the room, the smell of coffee and Tessa’s cheerful voice hit me. I let out a shaky breath, as if the air itself could wash away the tension clinging to me.
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