"Alex, hey, I was waiting for you." Aria's voice, though casual, held a subtle edge of annoyance. Her gaze flickered between Alexander and Lilith, who were engrossed in a tense game of chess. The sight of Lilith's flushed cheeks, a stark contrast to her usually composed demeanour, sent a pang of jealousy through Aria. She tried to mask her irritation with a nonchalant expression, but the rapid beating of her heart betrayed her true feelings.
The shared room, once a mere inconvenience, now felt like a personal affront. Aria had always considered Alexander hers, but the growing intimacy between him and Lilith threatened to disrupt their long-standing bond. The thought of them sharing the same space, the same air, filled her with a sense of possessiveness she couldn't quite explain.
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