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2024-10-29 19:42:56I stood rooted to the spot, my breath caught in my throat as the weight of Leon’s confession pressed heavily upon my soul.
His words, "I love you," reverberated in my mind, unsettling the fragile peace I had so carefully cultivated.To hear such an admission from one I regarded as a steadfast companion, a trusted ally amidst the tumult of my existence, was to invite confusion and dread into my heart."You love me?" I inquired, seeking confirmation of my understanding.Leon, withdrawing slightly, establishing a distance between us. "Yes, Seraphina," he acknowledged, his gaze meeting mine, revealing a depth of pain and vulnerability that threatened to overwhelm me."I cannot pinpoint the exact moment," he continued, his voice a low rumble."Perhaps it was during that harrowing rescue in the lake, when I pulled you from the icy depths, your life hanging precariously in the balance. Or maybe it was when I offered you my horse, shRelated chapters
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