Stolen Sweetness

September's heat was relentless. Though the military training at Verdant University wasn't particularly strict, standing at attention under the blazing sun all morning had everyone groaning in misery.

After a full day of military training that ended in the afternoon, Sloane was drenched in sweat. Like everyone else, her first instinct was to rush back to the dorm for a much-needed shower.

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