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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.

too quickly, avoiding his

school stuff," Dain added, his tone

believe them, but he let it drop-for

something inside her-something that felt deeply wrong but impossible

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,

cabin, spent more time in the woods. 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

both knew one thing for certain: whatever was between them couldn't

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