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2025-02-18 11:00:39"Yours?"
Athena's breath hitched upon hearing it. Her heart pounded even faster, especially when the man who had already surprised her closed the distance between them until her eyes could see nothing but his handsome face.
"Do you want me to say it again?"
"Huh?"
Arthur chuckled, watching the woman in front of him grow more nervous. That only made him even more eager to tease her. "Do you want to hear it again?"
"Ah, well... I mean... since when was I yours? Did I miss something big?" Athena raised an eyebrow, trying to joke so she wouldn't immediately fall into the man's game.
"You didn’t miss it, you’re about to face it. You're ready, aren’t you?"
Feeling even more flustered, Athena was at a loss for words when she felt a warm arm wrap around her waist. Her eyes locked onto his, especially when Arthur gently caressed
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