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137. Protecting Him

Author: Athena
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–Hyacinth–

I quickly tucked the letter away, my fingers trembling slightly as I realized it could ruin the night for Raven. No, not tonight. Not on his birthday. I stepped outside, handed the bouquet to a passing housekeeper with a grateful smile, and whispered, "Thank you," before rushing back in.

And the letter? I buried the storm of emotions twisting inside me. Because this isn’t just about me anymore. This time, I’m protecting him. I’m protecting Raven.

The door burst open from the bathroom.

“Love!” Raven called out, his voice bright and boyish.

I turned with a soft smile. “Yes?”

He peeked his head around the doorframe with that mischievous grin of his. “I was thinking… quick party, then make love?”

I laughed, arching a brow. “You’re not fully recovered yet. So, we can’t—unless~”

“Yeah, yeah,” he grumbled, waving a hand. “I know. No more food poisoning, I swear.”

“Mmhmm,” I hummed, unconvinced.

He walked over, draping himself across the bed. “So, who knocked earlier?”

I avoided h
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