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Dangerous Desires

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The river seemed endless, its relentless current slicing through the dense forest like an unyielding force of nature. Sasha and Alex trudged along its edge, their breaths ragged, the adrenaline of their escape ebbing away and leaving behind an aching exhaustion.

The trees around them were thick, a natural shield against anyone who might have followed, but it wasn’t enough to ease the tension that coiled in Sasha’s chest. Marco’s sacrifice weighed heavily on her, and the gnawing guilt was almost as unbearable as the fear of what lay ahead.

Alex’s grip on her hand never faltered as they moved deeper into the woods. Even though his own strength was waning, he wouldn’t let go. His protective presence was the only thing anchoring her to the moment.

Finally, they stumbled upon a small clearing, sheltered by towering pines and hidden from view. Alex glanced around, his sharp eyes scanning for any threats before nodding.

“We’ll rest here,” he said, his voice rough.

Sasha collapsed onto the mo
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