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Complicated

Author: Annie Leah
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After mingling for a while, I decided to excuse myself to find a washroom and touch up my makeup. The ballroom was dazzling, but the sheer number of people and the constant chatter were beginning to overwhelm me. I needed a moment alone.

I walked down the long, elegant hallway, the noise of the party fading behind me. The soft lighting and the plush carpet under my heels made it feel almost too quiet. I spotted a mirror along the corridor and stopped to fix my lipstick.

Just as I was about to finish, I caught movement out of the corner of my eye. I turned, and my breath hitched.

Damon was standing a few feet away, leaning casually against the wall, his hands in his pockets. He looked effortlessly handsome in a dark tailored suit, his signature smirk playing on his lips.

"Couldn't resist sneaking away, huh?" He drawled, his voice low and smooth.

"I needed a break," I said curtly, turning back to the mirror. "Not everyone enjoys these events as much as you do."

He stepped closer, his pr
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