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Chapter 50 - Pack Light
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2024-12-06 14:00:03*** Ariana’s POV
The faint morning light filtered through my curtains, tugging me reluctantly from the edge of sleep. My eyes felt heavy, gritty even, like I hadn’t slept much at all—which was true, considering I’d stumbled into bed just a few hours ago. Or had I? My body ached as I stretched, memories of last night flashing back in pieces.
Draven. His hand on my cheek. The unbearable tension as he leaned in. My heart hammering in my chest, expecting—what exactly? A kiss? An argument? My own idiocy exposed?
I groaned, dragging a hand down my face. “Why am I like this?” I muttered into the quiet room.
I’d spent half the night curled up in front of my office&rsq
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