Anya turned her attention back to Bond, petting him as she leaned down to whisper in his ear. "We’ll wait till later, Bond. We’ll find Papa and Mama." Bond barked softly in response, his tail wagging slowly.
Yor swallowed hard, trying to focus. She needed to get her mind back on the task. They had to return to Anya, and this wasn’t the time for silly distractions. Still, every time Loid moved, she found herself hyper-aware of his presence. The brush of his arm as he passed her earlier had sent a shiver through her, and she could feel the heat creeping up her cheeks now as she remembered it.
Yor bit her lip, her thoughts swirling. She could do it—she could use her skills. The problem was, Loid didn’t know about her... other life. He didn’t know she was more than just a clumsy civil servant. But the need to protect Anya outweighed everything else. If using her abilities could get them out of this situation faster, maybe it was worth the risk.
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As Loid and Yor work together to find a way out of their snow-trapped cabin, the tension between them grows. Yor’s hidden strength and Loid’s calm intensity create a dangerous mix of secrets and closeness. Every touch heightens the unspoken connection between them, leaving Yor to wonder if the kiss they shared was just a mistake—or the beginning of something deeper.
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Loid hands joined hers. He was impressed by the ease with which she handled the task. "You’re stronger than you let on," he said, his voice calm but curious. Yor blushed at the compliment, her clumsiness returning as she almost lost her grip on the door. She fumbled for a moment before righting herself, feeling foolish for being so distracted. "Ah, well, it’s nothing... really," she stammered, trying to brush it off. Loid stepped closer to help, his hand brushing against hers as they worked to widen the opening. The brief contact sent a spark through Yor, and she almost dropped the handle again, her heart pounding in her chest. She tried to focus, but all she could think about was the warmth of his hand, the way he had looked at her with that same calm intensity the night before. Why was this happening now? Why couldn’t she just act normal?
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Will Loid and Yor find a way out of the snowstorm and back to their old lives, or will their growing closeness melt the walls they’ve built between them?
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