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155. Tease...

Author: sammie
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-24 23:30:09

Ruby’s POV

“So, what’s your plan?” Roman asked, his deep voice pulling me from my thoughts.

I sighed, rubbing my forehead. “Honestly? I have no idea.”

And that was the truth. There were too many moving parts, too many unanswered questions. I needed more information before I could even begin to form a solid plan. Right now, all I knew was that something dark was coming, and Damien’s sudden decision to cut ties with his allies had only escalated things further.

Roman studied me for a moment, his gaze unreadable. Then, he nodded. “We’ll figure it out.”

I hummed in response before swinging my legs off the side of the bed. “I know one thing, though. I need to freshen up.”

“Mind if I join you?”

I shot him a glare over my shoulder, but Roman only smirked, feigning innocence.

“What?” he asked, his lips twitching.

“Stay. Put.” I pointed a firm finger at him before getting up.

But he wasn’t done. “You were practically pleading for something different last night.”

My body went still.

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