The heat from Adrian’s body pressed into my back, and for a long moment, the only sound was the steady roll of the car over the pavement. Then, his voice came, so soft it was almost a ghost of a sound against my skin. "I'm sorry, my love," he whispered. I felt the vibration of his words travel through my neck, a low, rumbling apology that seemed to bypass my brain and go straight to my heart. "I didn't mean to upset you." I stayed still, my back against his chest, feeling the conflict of wanting to let go and wanting to push him just a little bit more. I wasn't really as angry as I was letting on, but there was a part of me that needed to hear him say it—needed to know that this wasn't just a game of distraction or a tactical move to keep me calm. I wanted the truth of how he felt, not just a smooth explanation for why he’d kissed me. "It was an accident, Adrian," I pressed, throwing his own words back at him with a bit of a stubborn edge. I wanted to see if he would stick to that
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