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CHAPTER 23: SAFE

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KATARINA

Alexander's lips met mine in a searing kiss that shattered my numbness. His mouth moved against mine with tenderness I'd never felt before, his lips soft as they ignited a fire that spread through me like wildfire.

The kiss chased away the cold emptiness Greyson had left behind, but I froze in surprise. That seemed to bring Alexander back to himself, as he pulled away, eyes wide. “I'm sorry," he muttered quickly, dragging a hand through his hair. “I shouldn't have done that. I shouldn'
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