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Author: Sarah Ovvens
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-16 13:05:15

Maya stepped out of the bathroom, her steps hurried but unsure, her expression a mix of confusion and frustration. She rubbed her temples, her headache pounding in rhythm with her spiraling thoughts.

Her clothes were thrown on hastily, her shirt slightly misbuttoned, and her hair was still a tangled mess.

Her gaze darted around the unfamiliar room, the stark reminder of the night before making her stomach twist. She clutched the strap of her bag tightly, her fingers trembling as she avoided looking at the man sitting on the edge of the bed.

“Hey,” he called softly, his voice low and hesitant. “You okay?”

Maya’s head snapped toward him, her jaw tightening. “Am I okay?” she echoed, her tone sharp with disbelief. “I just woke up in a stranger’s bed with no clear memory of how I got here. So no, I’m not okay.”

Xavier frowned, leaning forward, his elbows resting on his knees. His dark hair was tousled, his shirt unbuttoned just enough to reveal a hint of toned muscle, but his expression wa
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