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2024-12-08 07:00:32REGINA
The morning sunlight streamed through my window.I lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, my heart racing in a rhythm I hadn’t felt in ages. The memory of Lionel’s kiss was still fresh, lingering on my lips like the faintest whisper of a secret.I let out a small laugh, covering my face with my hands. What was I doing? Last night was... electric. There was no other way to describe it. For the first time in what felt like forever, I felt alive—alive and rebellious.It was a dangerous game, no doubt. Lionel was like fire, and I was foolish enough to reach for him, knowing full well I might get burned. But despite the risks, I couldn’t stop myself from replaying every second of that moment in my head. His intensity, his hesitation, the way his hand had cradled the back of my neck like I was something precious…I sighed and rolled out of bed, the excitement bubbling up again. I had to tell someone, and I knew exactly who.EverytRelated chapters
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