10/02/2026 23:15

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I've been encouraging Nathaniel to date. And that was wrong. His blue eyes came into my vision, and he kissed me, long and deep, and my beast lay quiet. Sweet and warm and .

But you can think now, can't you? That made me take a step back into the dressing rooms beyond. Why do I feel like I should say I'm sorry for asking? He gave me the smallest of smiles. Why doesn't he want me to touch Nathaniel? Byron looked at me like I was being slow. Enough so I could open that part of me that raised the dead.