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Masked Deception

Author: Miyah
last update publish date: 2026-06-30 06:10:52

Maya’s POV

The grand hall felt hotter now. Music played low around us while masked guests laughed and whispered. Julian pressed me harder against the wall in the dark corner. His fingers moved boldly under my dress. They touched me in ways that made my body react even as shame burned my cheeks. I moaned softly against his shoulder. People walked past and glanced at us. Some smiled behind their masks. The humiliation made my skin crawl.

“Julian, please,” I whispered. My voice trembled. “Not here
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