Book 2 Chapter 17: A Walking Skeleton

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-Lily- I woke up surrounded by the most amazing scent—musky with a hint of cologne. It felt like a dream as I buried myself deeper into the aroma and turned to my side. I reached out, only to find an empty space beside me. My eyes flew open, and I sat up, clutching the white sheet to my body as I scanned the room. There was no one there—just me in the small bedroom. I sighed. What had I expected? I had made our arrangement clear last night: one night only. Even though I had dreamt of more. My body felt sore, but it was the kind of soreness that made you walk around with a silly grin. It felt like I was floating as I walked to the small bathroom connected to my bedroom. I turned on the hot water and waited for a moment before stepping into the shower. The warmth felt incredible on my

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