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Chapter 139 - The Selfish Sound Selfless

The voice faded, leaving me alone with my thoughts—and the gentle pressure of Natalia's fingers in my hair.

"What are you thinking about?" she asked, breaking the silence. "You've got that look."

"What look?"

"The one where you're plotting something." Her fingertips traced the outline of my ear. "Like you're playing chess against an opponent no one else can see."

I opened my eyes and looked up at her. "Just thinking about tomorrow. The exam."

"Nervous?"

I laughed. "No. But I am... anticipating it." I reached up and caught her hand, bringing it down to press a kiss against her palm. "Finally, a chance to show what I can do."

"Don't show too much," she warned.

I sat up, meeting her eyes. "I know how to play the game, Princess."

She withdrew her hand and resumed scrolling through her phone, the blue light illuminating her delicate features in the dimness of my room. "Speaking of games, Emi texted me earlier. She wanted to know if we're still planning to meet up after the exam."

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