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Not One Of Them

Penulis: Author Falley
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-04-04 23:21:24

Chapter Eleven: Not One of Them

Zarina’s POV

I sat on the edge of the bed, brushing my hair with slow, shaky hands. The morning light was soft, slipping through the curtains like a quiet whisper. My heart felt heavy for reasons I couldn’t explain. Last night had shaken me. The way Asher held me. The way his voice softened when he asked about my past. The way he looked at me like I was something more than just a name on a contract.

A soft knock on the door pulled me from my thoughts.

“Asher?” I asked quietly.

He opened the door without waiting for permission. He always did that—like this room was his too, like I was his.

He looked different today. Still sharp. Still strong. But his eyes held something I couldn’t name. Guilt, maybe. Or fear.

“I wanted to see you,” he said.

My heart skipped. “Is everything okay?”

He didn’t answer right away. Instead, he came closer and sat beside me. I tensed, unsure. But then his hand found mine—warm, steady.

“You looked upset last night,” he said softl
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