The Illusion of Surrender

MAEVIA

I struggled the moment Torin dragged me out from beneath the desk, but he moved faster than I expected. He pushed me back and trapped me between his body and the heavy wooden table before I could reach the door.

His grip stayed firm at my waist, keeping me in place without giving me room to move. I pressed my hands against the table behind me and steadied myself as I faced him.

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