t suddenly, he pulled back as if jolted awake.

Regaining his senses, confusion and frustration welled within Holden.

A deep breath was his attempt to re-anchor himself to the moment.

It dawned on him just how profound her unconscious influence over him was. He felt irresistibly drawn to her, a sensation he couldn’t reconcile with.

This unfamiliar lack of control was unnerving. Holden recalled similar entrancements he’d felt around her before.

He distanced himself, choosing a seat on the sofa by the bed, deliberately avoiding Ariana’s tranquil face. Yet, even out of sight, she was not out of mind. Her presence was pervasive, dominating his thoughts.

No past experience came to mind that could explain this magnetism. He was certain Ariana hadn’t bewitched him; the turmoil was entirely his own doing.

elicited such a reaction from him? Doubts and

grandfather’s recounting of his past always felt like

had come to terms with that detachment, chalking it up to

a forgotten bond between them? A connection his mind couldn’t

entered the room. After a quick examination, the doctor said, “It’s just a fainting spell due to stress. She should come around

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relieved by the doctor’s words. He gave a curt nod of

we’ve found

a gesture, the bodyguards brought forth the plump maid, who looked visibly

her

tried to defend

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