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... her hands clenched at her sides.

The weight of the lost bet hung over her like a storm cloud, her eyes darting between Cassius's grin and the crowd's expectant stares.

Even though the wager had been fair—Avery's own pride had led her into this trap—Julie couldn't shake the unease twisting in her gut. She'd seen what Cassius could do, how he turned simple kisses into spectacles of raw intimacy, and the thought of Avery baring herself completely under his gaze felt like a step too ...

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