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Muse

Author: Kerenah
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-22 17:21:55

Chapter Sixteen

"Lighten up, Lana. I know what you mean." Zaire flashed a goodnatured smile at her and she finally relaxed.

She took a sip of her coffee. It had gone a bit cold so it did not scald her tongue as it did for Zaire when he first tasted it.

The rich taste of coffee burst in her mouth, giving off the calming and soothing feeling she always felt when she had her morning coffee

Although the smile in Zaire's face was light and cheerful, his eyes held a tinge of sadness. He saw that Lana was still wary about him.

He watched Lana and smiled at the contented look on her face as she savored her coffee. His eyes roved over her face, half dazed as he admired the beauty of her heart-shaped face. Her red hair which she styled to the side was luscious and tendrils of red curls framed her face.

Occasionally, she would raise a well manicured hand to brush a tendril from her face as she sipped from her coffee.

Lana looked up and her soft green eyes fell on Zaire's piercing ones which were
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