Damien’s hand was still holding hers. His lips had just left her forehead. But he didn’t move away. Instead, he looked at her. Really looked at her. Like he was asking permission for something. Mia’s heart was pounding. Her entire body was alive with awareness. Of him. Of how close he was. Of how badly she wanted something she couldn’t name. Then Damien leaned in and kissed her. His lips touched hers softly. Carefully. Like she might break. Like she was precious. Mia froze. Her mind went blank. This was wrong. He was married. To Victoria. This shouldn’t be happening. But her body responded before her mind could catch up. Her lips moved against his. Her hand tightened in his grip. And then it happened. The memory slammed into her like a physical force. She was in a supply closet. At Cross Technologies. Damien was there. Reaching for her. Pulling her close. Kissing her exactly like thi
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