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d, laughter lines softening the sharpness of his jaw. Candlelight threw shifting shadows across his face, making him look somehow younger and more dangerous at the same time. As they

ice low and gravelly. "I promise it wo

the door closing behind him was followed by an oppressive silence. She took a sip of her wine, her gaze wande

y sound that was present was her footsteps. Then, as she was about to reach his study roo

is busy looking aroun

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e slight tension on his shoulders

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e regained his composure. "Just a ... busin

was called to rescue him, he is fine now. I sent him to ho

e stain on his shirt, her

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hers, and he chucke

ith you, my helper comes twice a week.

y understood. Maya smiled, a low, sultry smile, her eyes never leavi