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Chapter 14
The calming yet roguish scent of the room instantly welcomed me as soon as I entered, filling my senses and embracing my inner being.
Unable to resist the feeling it brought, I leaned myself back against the door and reveled in the feel of it with closed eyes.
God.
This felt extremely safe here.
Like times ten of Ian's presence.
The extremely safe, comforting feeling was very thick in the atmosphere, especially with the look of the room and the fact that I knew that I was in his own personal room.
My phone rang after I finally started to take a few more steps.
My father.
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