VELVET CONTROL
His expression remained carefully neutral, but I caught the brief flicker in his gaze.
“More reading?” he asked, voice low and controlled as he stepped closer, stopping at his usual careful distance.
I nodded, keeping my tone light. “She writes very well. I’ve become quite the fan lately.”
Shawn’s eyes returned to the books for a moment. He tilted his head slightly, as if recalling something distant. “Carlisle Gallagher. Yes… she’s a beautiful author. Elegant prose. Sharp insight into power dynamics. I can see why her work appeals to you.”
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