His Fated Temptation
Then, before the water even touched the grounds, you had to place a single, microscopic pinch of sea salt and a sliver of raw, unrefined dark cocoa skin at the very bottom of the filter.
"The salt cuts the bitter edge without altering the strength, Seraphina," Mrs. Cartwright had explained with a knowing wink. "And the raw cocoa adds a heavy, velvety depth that coats the throat. When a cold man drinks it, his instinct will flare. He will feel the bite of the dark brew, but the smooth finish will completely disarm him. It is a cup that demands respect."
Seraphina channeled every ounce of that memory now. She measured the coarse grounds with mathematical precision. She added the exact pinch of
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