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The days that followed were unbearable. Elyra and Dain barely spoke, each haunted by the memory of the kiss they'd shared. When their paths crossed, their eyes lingered for a moment too long before they both looked away, their guilt a tangible weight between them. Matthew, perceptive as ever, noticed the tension. He watched them carefully during meals, his brow furrowing whenever their silence stretched on too long.

"What's going on with you two?" he asked one evening, his voice firm.

quickly, too

school stuff," Dain added,

them, but he let

had stirred something inside her-something that felt deeply wrong but impossible

they were and why they felt so drawn to each

He practiced his fighting skills relentlessly, channeling his frustration into every punch and kick. But no matter how hard he pushed himself, he couldn't shake the memory of Elyra's touch, or the longing it

how to move forward, but they both knew one thing for

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