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A Fire Within: The Estate Series P.38

6 min readAug 19, 2026

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Thora’s breath cascaded down Phoenix’s right upper arm. “I would love to be both too. How fascinating. Being the subject and the spectator. Wait.” Her eyes widened in realization. “Sous-sol?” She blurted, bouncing to stand.

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A Fire Within: The Estate Series Part 38 by Angelique Slayyyn

The Estate gave a slow breath in unison, releasing tension within the Victorian Mansion. Angie rose to stretch her body, Zander following her palm as it dangled near her left side. A purring roused senses from her throat.

“Draco go hang out with Dusty Rose in the Kitchen. Anubis will be with me in the teaching den. Leo and Scarlett, shall stay upstairs.” She began delegating, causing nerves to fire.

Phoenix eased to a full stance, his right hand snagged his left wrist from behind, head bowed, but eyes remained on Zander, who was in kneeling presentation. His lips light in brushing her soaked palm. He could see Zander’s eye in full cloud drift.

“Thora, Phoenix, and Zander will stay in the foyer.” Angie finished, seeing Nix in her peripheral, moving to the beat of his heart along the walkway, bare feet touching each soft gleaming white marble step. Dark curls draped the sides of his face.

Thora tipped her head to her left, eyeing the almost slow motion of Phoenix. A gentle…

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Angelique Slayyyn
Angelique Slayyyn

Written by Angelique Slayyyn

I am a Poet, Writer, Creative Life Coach. Words are Connections and visuals to bring the mind to life.