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• His words took my breath away, and I couldn't help but wonder, was he speaking the truth? Could he truly hear my thoughts?
• "You're joking, right?" I managed a smile as he took a step closer, our chests almost touching. I could hear his heart racing - was it because of me?
• "Being near you allows me to hear your thoughts, especially that night... the black mask," he explained. Memories of our first meeting flooded back, but I struggled to grasp his intentions.