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Confession (6)

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Father Julian’s POV

Those pretty eyes were wide with fear, staring at me. I couldn’t help but think how beautiful she looked, even in this moment. The threat was looming just outside the door.

I pulled away from her at the last minute and threw my weight against the door. “You can’t come in, Father Thomas,” I answered in a strained voice.

There was a pause on the other end for a moment. “Are you okay in there, Father Julian?”

She leaned against the table, and with one sweep, pushed away all
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