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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

stuff," Dain added, his tone

didn't believe them, but he let it drop-for

wrong but impossible to ignore. Was their bond natural, or

poured over Matthew's journals again, searching for any clue about who they were and why they felt so drawn to each other. The words blurred as her mind wandered, replaying the

skills relentlessly, channeling his frustration into every punch

of them knew how to move forward, but they both knew one thing for certain: whatever was between them

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