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Chapter 18
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2024-10-29 19:42:56[KHALI]
Have you ever felt betrayed by someone you loved the most? It felt like thousands of needles striking simultaneously to your heart, you couldn't breathe, and all you wanted to do was to end your life because how could you be so stupid?
~Flashback~
I was on my way to visit my girlfriend in her condo. It was our second anniversary, and I was planning a surprise for her. Carmine and I first met in college. She was known as the ice queen because no one had ever been able to ask her out. She declined all of them. That time, I had a crush on her. She's so pretty, smart, flawless, an alpha female. You know that someone who is so intimidating, looking so powerful – that someone who always wants to be in charge and never wants to be dominated.
That's so fucking sexy to me. Her complexion is as white as snow and as smooth as porcelain; even Snow White couldn’t keep up with her visuals. Carmine is the
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[JANE] “I want you to tie me up and punish me,” I told her, and I pulled her close to capture her lips again. I wanted to show her that I love her and I accept her; that rather than changing for me, she can embrace her flaws, and I will gladly accept her wholeheartedly. I understand that she told me not to tolerate her darker side, but I can’t deny that I needed the dominant Khali in my life. I’ve learned to love her sadistic side. There must be something wrong with me, but I couldn’t care less. I love her so much. I could sense a loud thumping of pulses in my ear, and I’m not sure if it’s hers or mine. She gasped for air and pulled away. She was panting as she looked at me. Her eyes were dark in lust, and I could tell I finally pulled her out, the Khali I’ve always loved. She took my hand in hers as she slid off the bed, leaving me seated on the edge. “Hold out your hand,” she ordered. She was looking intently at me as she to
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