IVY’S POVKai opened the door for me the way he always did smooth, practiced, like he'd done it a thousand times before. His hand brushed my cheek, a gentle pat that steadied me more than I wanted to admit."Get in, princess," he said softly.I slid into the leather seat, adjusting the hem of my dress. He shut the door and walked around to his side, slipping in, his cologne mixing with the faint new-car scent.The engine purred to life. A soft track came on the stereo, low and slow, not intrusive, just enough to fill the silence. I let myself breathe, finally. With him there, behind the wheel, I felt safe if only a little.But then thirst hit me like a scratch in my throat. I glanced around, scanning the cup holders, the door pocket. Empty.Kai caught it instantly. His eyes flicked to me, one hand still on the wheel. "What are you looking for?"I cleared my throat. "Water. I'm... kind of thirsty.""Say less." He flicked on the turn signal. "We'll stop at the next mart. I'll grab water
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