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Chapter Eighty-Five: The Kiss

Author: Dione Zara
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-30 04:12:49

Isabella's POV

Damian had been quiet on the drive back from the resort-quiet in a way that didn’t feel cold or distant, but focused. Like his mind was replaying something over and over.

Maybe because of the way I had almost undressed in front of half the male population on that beach.

Maybe because of the way he had practically hauled me against his chest and whispered, “No.”

Maybe the heat in his eyes when he realized I wasn’t wearing anything under the loose cover-up.

But now, inside the mansion, the silence between us stretched like a live wire.

I could still hear the ocean in my ears.

I could still feel the way Damian’s hand had gripped my wrist.

And I could still feel the warmth of his body behind me, his chest pressed against my back when he stopped me from stepping out of the cover-up.

My cheeks warmed at the memory.

Damian held the door open for me as we stepped into the grand entrance hall. The staff wasn’t around-not unusual this late, but convenient. His gaze fli
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