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20.The Dance of Shadows
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2025-04-07 16:30:18|| Lilac's POV ||
“You’re having quite a night, aren’t you, sister-in-law?” Alaric’s voice rang in my ear, his tone low and teasing, laced with a dangerous edge that made my pulse quicken. His breath brushed against my neck, warm and minty, sending a shiver cascading down my spine.
I turned to face him, my heart pounding in my chest as I met his piercing grey eyes. They were like storm clouds, swirling with intensity and something darker, something that made my stomach twist in anticipation.
“I’m not your sister-in-law anymore,” I said, my voice steady despite the sudden rush of nerves. A smirk tugged at the corners of my lips, my confidence bolstered by the alcohol coursing through my veins and the way his gaze lingered on me, hungry and unapologetic.
Alaric’s smile widened, his eyes glinting with amusement as he leaned in closer, his body cowering mine. His hand slid to my back, pulling me against him, and I could feel the hard planes of his chest, the
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