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Chapter Seventeen - Darius POV
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2024-10-29 19:42:56What in the hell was that idiot Viktor doing here? He was my one source of information in Briarwood. Although, on the plus side, he had brought none other than Tobias Keneallyś youngest daughters with him. For a moment, I thought I had seen a ghost. She was the spitting image of Lillyarna.
"Welcome to Ironside, of course. You have sanctuary Viktor".
Victor nodded and smiled gratefully. He was such a simple idiot, easy to control. He had been relaying information about Briarwood for years. Lucian Radley has not said much., keeping his eyes firmly on Gwen. I could tell he was different from his father, and Lucian would not be so easily fooled.
James takes Lucian and Gwendolyn to Ada's house so she can take care of all their injuries" "and then meet me at
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Slipping into my silver dress, the silk felt cool on my warm skin. I kept reminiscing about the day's events. How Fenisś lips felt on mine, the tenderness of his touch, How hungry we were for each others embrace. My body felt different now, more womanly, more sensual. Biting my lip as the silk caressed my nipple, my body tingled.There was a gently rapt on the door, "Kodessa, itś time to go"? Grandma Ulfred said as she opened the door."I'm ready", my heart started racing, knowing that I was soon to see Fenis again."You look beautiful, Grandma", smiling she took my hand, and we started walking to the kitchen. "There is something different about you, Dessa? "I just cannot put my finger on it, but something has changed".
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