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Emmeline narrowed her eyes, fighting the warmth creeping into her cheeks and the strange flutter in her chest that had nothing to do with fear. "I locked everything myself. Triple-checked it, actually. Every door, every window."

Zavian leaned forward with his elbows finding their place on the polished wood as if they belonged there.

The movement brought a whiff of his cologne - something expensive and subtle with notes of cedar and something darker she couldn't quite place. "You were lost in your own little world," he murmured. "Wearing that charming expression of concentration, completely oblivious to everything around you." His finger traced an idle pattern on the bar top, drawing her eyes to his elegant yet strong hands, with a signet ring glinting on his right hand. "I simply couldn't resist the opportunity to... drop in."

Emmeline huffed. “Well, congratulations. You’ve officially startled me out of my skin.”

“You don’t look very happy to see me,” Zavian remarked, arching an eyebro
Golden Butterfly

Happy Valentine’s Day, dear readers! On this day of love, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your unwavering support and passion for my stories. May your day be filled with warmth and the kind of romance that makes hearts flutter. With love and gratitude, Golden Butterfly 🦋❤️

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KierraC
Zavian isn’t using as much restraint as he should. I feel like they always have these close calls every time they are together. I hope Zavian wasn’t followed because his senses weaken with Emmeline around and it will hurt her if they are caught…
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zeezie
here I am thinking they won't see each other till when the divorce is successful..... l just pray there escapade will not land them in trouble
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