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The soft clinking of the spoon against the ceramic cup is the only sound breaking the heavy silence in the room as I stir the tea. The faint hum of the heater drones on in the background, barely audible over the steady rhythm of my own heartbeat. The faint citrusy aroma of freshly squeezed lemons mingles with the delicate sweetness of honey, the sharper scent of Kassian’s sweat and the earthy spice of his cologne—creating a calming scent that fills the air. It’s almost ironic how soothing it is, given the storm of emotions swirling inside me.“Here you go, one cup of my sweet lemon tea,” I say brightly, my voice a little too cheerful to hide the nervous flutter in my chest. I place the cup carefully into his waiting hands, and for a brief moment, my fingers brush against his as he takes it. The contact is fleeting, but it sends a strange warmth skittering up my arm, igniting a tingling warmth that lingers on my skin.“Thanks,” Kassian murmurs, his voice low and gravelly. He doesn’t loo
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“My parents got married for business,” he begins, his voice low and rough. The words come out strained, as if he’s dragging them from the depths of a painful memory. “It was never about love. Just an alliance to strengthen the family… bonds.” His eyes darken, and I swear I can feel the weight of his anger ripple through the room.“They fell in love—or at least, my mother thought they did—until she found out my father was cheating on her just months after their marriage. The betrayal killed her. Not physically, not at first. But it broke something inside her.” He pauses, his jaw tightening as a muscle in his cheek twitches.The faint hum of the heater fills the silence between us, and I become painfully aware of the way his fingers curl tightly around the armrest.“Of course, we had no idea about the affairs. Not until he walked into our lives one day with his new wife—and two daughters. One of them just a year younger than me, the other five years younger.”The bitterness in his tone
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“My parents got married for business,” he begins, his voice low and rough. The words come out strained, as if he’s dragging them from the depths of a painful memory. “It was never about love. Just an alliance to strengthen the family… bonds.” His eyes darken, and I swear I can feel the weight of his anger ripple through the room.“They fell in love—or at least, my mother thought they did—until she found out my father was cheating on her just months after their marriage. The betrayal killed her. Not physically, not at first. But it broke something inside her.” He pauses, his jaw tightening as a muscle in his cheek twitches.The faint hum of the heater fills the silence between us, and I become painfully aware of the way his fingers curl tightly around the armrest.“Of course, we had no idea about the affairs. Not until he walked into our lives one day with his new wife—and two daughters. One of them just a year younger than me, the other five years younger.”The bitterness in his tone
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The moment Kassian’s and my lips touch, a low moan escapes both of us, the sound reverberating in the quiet room. His lips are soft but insistent, moving against mine with a perfect mix of control and need.Heat floods my body, pooling in my core as his hands slide from my arms to cup my face. The world blurs around us, every sensation narrowing down to the feel of his lips, his breath, his touch.He tastes warm, intoxicating, and I’m lost in him before I even realize it.The kiss deepens, his mouth opening slightly as he pulls me closer. A low, guttural noise rumbles in his chest, and I feel it vibrate against me. His hands move, one sliding to the small of my back while the other tangles in my hair, his fingers grazing my scalp.My thighs clench involuntarily, the rush of desire coursing through me almost unbearable. My breaths come faster, heavier, matching the rhythm of his. The pressure between my legs builds, and I shift slightly, trying to ease it, but it only makes it worse.H
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The soft hum of the SUV’s engine fills the silence as I lean my head against the cool glass of the window, watching the cityscape blur past. Raindrops streak the glass, catching the faint glow of the streetlights as we speed toward the studio. The muted sound of tires splashing against wet pavement creates a steady rhythm, blending with the low buzz of the heater. I close my eyes briefly, letting the faint scent of leather and Elliott’s cologne in the front seat fill my senses, but it does little to settle the turmoil within me.For days now—four, to be exact—I’ve been plagued by thoughts I can’t seem to escape. Kassian has found a way to infiltrate every corner of my mind, and it’s driving me insane. It’s not just his face, though that alone is enough to leave me breathless. It’s everything about him: his presence, his voice, his scent.Even in my dreams, he haunts me.The wet dreams are the worst. Each one is more vivid than the last, leaving me shaken and dissatisfied in ways I can
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An hour later, the studio is in full swing. The lights overhead cast a warm glow, illuminating the sleek furniture and the vivid backdrop displaying the show’s name: “Inside with Nellie”. The faint murmur of the crew’s movements blends with the occasional snap of a clipboard or the shuffle of papers. The scent of coffee lingers faintly in the air, mingling with the floral perfume of one of the assistants bustling past.I sit in a quiet corner, my legs stretched out on a stool, scrolling through my phone while waiting for the show to begin. My fingers brush idly against the smooth surface of the screen, but my focus is on the voice crackling through the phone.“Are you absolutely sure Nellie won’t ask any personal questions?” Zalie’s voice is sharp with concern, carrying a distinct note of worry.“She promised she wouldn’t,” I reply, my tone reassuring. “And you know Nellie—she’s too fearless and nonchalant to lie about something trivial like that.”Zalie’s silence on the other end is
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The interview went well—or at least that’s what I keep telling myself. Nellie asked all the expected questions about my health and the mysterious location of my treatment. I kept my answers vague, teasing the audience with the notion of a “secret haven.” Brushing those off felt easy enough.But then she asked about Rowan.The mention of him caught me off guard. My throat tightened, and for the briefest moment, my smile faltered. Nellie, ever perceptive, noticed and hesitated. Concern flickered in her eyes, and I could tell she worried she’d touched a nerve. “It’s not a sensitive topic,” I’d assured her with a light laugh, though the strain in my voice betrayed me.I told her the truth—or most of it. That Rowan and I were still friends, though things had gotten rocky before he… changed. Then, with a playful smile, I added that we were fixing it, even hinting at an upcoming “date.”The audience ate it up. Nellie beamed at my answer, the warmth of the crowd washing over us like applause
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Kassian stops in front of me, and his presence is so overwhelming, so all-consuming, it drives every coherent thought from my mind. His eyes glimmer like molten amethyst, vibrant and alive, holding something ancient and untamed, like secrets that could unravel the world.My breath hitches as he lifts a hand, his movements deliberate, like he’s afraid to shatter something fragile.His palm brushes against my cheek, the warmth of his touch spreading across my skin like wildfire. It sends sparks racing down my spine, and before I can think, I lean into his hand instinctively. The roughness of his calloused palm grounds me, tethering me to this moment even as it threatens to pull me under.A smile tugs at my lips, soft and unbidden, like it’s the most natural thing in the world. My body seems to know what to do, even as my mind falters, grasping for clarity.Kassian lifts his other hand, cupping my face between both palms. His touch is gentle, reverent, as though I’m something sacred, som
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