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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.

replied quickly, too quickly, avoiding his

school stuff," Dain

but he let it drop-for

found herself questioning everything. The kiss had stirred something inside her-something that felt deeply wrong but impossible to ignore. Was their bond

why they felt so drawn to each other. The words blurred as her mind

He practiced his fighting skills relentlessly, channeling his frustration into every punch and kick. But no matter

one thing for certain: whatever was

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