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Chapter 23: The Unspoken tension between them

“Dysis,” Alexander said at last, his voice low and velvety, carrying the weight of command yet softened by an undercurrent of something she couldn’t place. “You’re late.”

She swallowed, trying to steady the flutter in her chest. “I wasn’t aware I was being timed.”

A shadow of a smirk tugged at hi...