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We were back in the main hall, where the banquet was being served. Laughter, lively conversations, and the tempting aroma of delicious food filled the atmosphere. Everyone seemed caught up in a celebratory mood, but between the two of us, there was a palpable s****l tension hanging in the air.
I did my best to appear focused on the other conversations around me, fulfilling my duty as his protector. Yet inside, I was burning. The image of him tangled up with those other women refused to leave my mind, setting my most private thoughts on fire.
While jokes echoed and guests enjoyed the feast, our eyes would meet across the crowd. The game of seduction between us was as subtle as it was dangerous. He seemed to grasp the desire consuming me, and the look on his fac
