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CHAPTER 86 — Wrapped In His Arms

Penulis: Chloee Ariadne
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-12-24 15:35:34

~ ISLA ~

My body froze in his arms.

For a split second, instinct urged me to pull away—to create distance before the truth burned through my skin and gave me away.

But Alistair only tightened his hold, as if sensing the hesitation, anchoring me in place.

Then he leaned down.

He buried his face into the crook of my neck, his warm breath brushing against my skin as he inhaled slowly, deeply.

“I missed you,” he murmured, his tone softer than I was used to.

The words landed harder than anything Lia
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