Daniel’s POVAfter Ashina flat out rejected my proposal back at my apartment, I had resolved to steer clear and avoid her, but it just wasn’t working. She filled my thoughts and occupied every space in my head. It was maddening.When Nathan asked me to go in place of him for the Unity Ball, I immediately refused and had no intentions of changing my mind. Hearing Ashina was going to be there as well, just me and her, sparked something in me. Without thinking, I accepted Nathan’s offer in a heartbeat.Now we are here, in the same room, breathing the same air. I ignored her to give her space to get used to my presence, get used to me. I wanted to take things slow. But she kept on calling on me, making my resolve weak.“Silence means yes,” I whispered next to her on the bed. Our proximity reminding me of our time spent at the club.Ashina stiffened beside me, her breath hitching slightly. “What do you think you’re doing, Daniel?” she whispered, her voice shaky.I leaned in closer, my lips
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