Cassia’s glare lingered on him, confusion knitting her brows. Why had he pulled back so suddenly? Had she done something wrong?“Did I do something wrong?” she asked softly, her voice a mix of hesitation and hurt.“What? No—of course not,” Damien said quickly, his tone uneven. He rubbed the back of his neck, his gaze flicking away from hers. “I mean… I know you’re mad at me, and now you’re suddenly kissing me, it feels—hell, Cassia—it feels scary. Because if I kiss you back, I don’t know if I’ll be able to stop myself.”Cassia bit her inner lip, her heart thudding so loudly she swore he could hear it. Her eyes locked on his, the air between them trembling with tension.“I know I’m supposed to be mad at you,” she murmured, her voice almost a whisper, “but I’m not, Damien. I already forgave you.”He let out a deep breath he hadn’t realized he was holding, his shoulders loosening just slightly.“And if you kiss me,” she continued, moving closer until she could feel the warmth radiating o
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