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Chapter 10- NO ESCAPE

Penulis: Victor ellis
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-05-29 04:42:52

Nathan moved even closer, his body almost pressing against mine. His hand slid slowly down my side. His fingers brushed my thigh, dangerously close to lifting my dress.

At that exact moment, the heavy curtain behind us was yanked open.

Adrian stood there.

His eyes took in everything my tear-filled eyes, my flushed face, Nathan’s hand on my body, and the desperate moan that left my lips right as he appeared.

The expression on Adrian’s face was pure ice and fire at the same time. His jaw clenched
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