The Heat Before The Storm

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A Dinner Meant for Two: Celeste stepped into Damien’s penthouse, the scent of something rich, and decadent filled the air. She had expected a catered meal, but instead, of finding a caterer or the cook, she found Damien himself standing in the open-concept kitchen, sleeves rolled up, with a glass of whiskey in one hand. Celeste arched a brow. “You cook?” Damien smirked, setting the glass down. “I do a lot of things, Celeste. Cooking happens to be one of them. One that helps me relax when I've had a hard day.” Her gaze drifted to the dining table, set for two, a single candle flickering between the plates. The entire scene was so unexpectedly intimate. “Have a seat,” he said smoothly. “I’ll bring everything out.” Celeste hesitated. She had spent so much of her life in calculated soc

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