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15. The Morning After

The night had passed without sleep, her body still buzzing with adrenaline from the exhilarating run and the significance of the bite. Her mind replayed the events over and over, each detail etched into her memory, each sensation still alive in her flesh. The wildness of the forest. The pounding of her heart as they raced through the night. The sharp sting of Gideon's teeth on her neck – all of it mingled with a confusing and intense desire that was both exciting and terrifying.

Her fingers traced the mark, tentative, as if she were afraid it might vanish if she pressed too hard. Emotions swirled within her: pride in her new position. Joy at the profound connection she shared with Gideon. And a nagging confusion that had started to creep in, unsettling her. It had awakened something within her, something primal and insistent.

The sound of footsteps pulled her from her thoughts, and she looked up to find Gideon's reflection merging with hers in the mirror. His eyes were soft, filled
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