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Chapter 54 - Amorous Birds of Prey

In Dr. Percy’s vast library, Selena and Valentine sit in silence, the tension between them palpable. The room is filled with the scent of old books and polished wood, the flickering candlelight casting long shadows on the walls. Selena feels trapped, both by the physical space and by the intensity of Valentine’s presence. They both engage in a battle of wills. His gaze is intense, filled with an emotion she cannot quite name—a mix of desire, curiosity, and something darker, something dangerous.

Finally, Valentine breaks the silence. “You’ve been avoiding me.”

Selena bristles at the accusation, though she knows it’s true. “I’ve had other things on my mind.”

Valentine’s eyes flash with frustration. “Like what? Running away from what’s between us?”

Selena’s heart skips a beat, but she forces herself to remain calm. “There is nothing between us, Valentine. You and I… we’re too different. We belong to different worlds.”

Valentine’s jaw tightens, his frustration boiling over. “That’s just an
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