The Price of Naïve Innocence

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The following chapter contains themes and scenes that imply violence and sexual abuse. If you are sensitive to such content or are currently struggling with similar thoughts, please consider your mental well-being before proceeding. Your well-being is important. Reader discretion is advised.

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Marnthe watched Geale take the footed tray of empty dishes away, hoping the younger man had forgotten about licking away his burns. He finished his meal while asking Geale to talk about how the bar shift concluded without him.