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Dangerous Promises

Author: KK
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-28 18:42:48

Clara's POV

Nathan's penthouse felt different in the soft morning light. The destruction from last night's chaos had been meticulously erased, as if it never happened. Just like my previous life, I thought wryly.

I stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows, watching the city wake up below. The morning news was already broadcasting Alexander's arrest – his empire crumbling in real-time. Last time, I hadn't lived to see this moment.

"Having second thoughts?" Nathan's voice came from behind me, smooth as aged whiskey.

I turned to find him watching me with those impossibly dark eyes. Even in casual clothes – a black cashmere sweater and tailored pants – he radiated power.

"About Alexander's arrest? No." I kept my voice steady. "He deserves everything coming to him."

Nathan moved closer, his presence filling the space between us. "That's not what I meant." His finger traced my jawline. "You're thinking about running."

I wasn't, but I couldn't tell him why. Couldn't explain that in my previous
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