Reclaiming Aria
“But I’m not holding back this time. No mercy. Prepare to be humbled.”
“Yeah, yeah,” she muttered, starting to shuffle the deck with practiced precision. “Just don’t cry when I drop a +4 on your smug ass.”
“Bring it, princess,” he shot back, eyes locked on hers with that fire starting to flicker again between them.
The game started off light—laughs, casual jabs, the rustle of cards snapping against the table. Aria dealt with a devilish grin, her movements smooth, confident. Kade watched her hands, narrowing his eyes, already suspicious she was stacking the deck.
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