The silence between them stretched, heavy, intoxicating. It wasn’t the kind of silence that asked for space... it was the kind that begged to be broken, the kind that carried too much longing, too much restraint, until every second felt like torture. “Cassie…” His voice came low, a warning, but also a plea. His throat felt tight, his control fraying with each heartbeat. Cassie tilted her head, eyes shining with something fragile yet determined. “Don’t look at me like I’ve lost my mind. I know exactly what I’m doing. I really want you.” He swallowed hard. “You don’t understand. If I--” He stopped, running a hand roughly through his hair as if trying to ground himself. “If I touch you, I won’t be able to stop. And I don’t want to hurt you.” “You won’t hurt me,” she whispered. “I believe you. And now, Nikolai, I don’t need protection… I need you... please.” Her words tore through him, dismantling every defense he had built. He looked down at her, his eyes darkening, the battle clear
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