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36 | Finally His

Author: Toxic Bee
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-22 16:46:59

Lilah’s POV :

The moon hangs low in the sky, its silver glow spilling through the sheer curtains of the room. My heart races as I sit on the edge of the bed, my hands fidgeting in my lap. The air feels heavy, almost suffocating, with unspoken tension. Ivan stands by the window, his tall frame illuminated by the dim light. He’s shirtless, his muscular back taut with restrained energy, and I can’t tear my eyes away.

“Why do you always make things so difficult, Lilah?” His voice is low, rough, and carries a weight that presses against my chest.

“I’m not the one keeping secrets,” I shoot back, though my voice trembles.

He turns to face me, his piercing blue eyes locking onto mine, and in that moment, the room seems to shrink. His gaze is unreadable, a mix of frustration, longing, and something darker that makes my skin prickle.

“You think you know everything, but you don’t,” he says, stepping closer. “You have no idea what I’ve been through, what I’ve sacrificed.”

“Then tell me,” I whispe
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