Seraphina's POVIn a blink, I was pulled into a firm embrace. The scent of cedar and amber hit me hard, his arms tightening around my waist. When his cold fingers lifted my chin, I had no choice but to meet those intense, almost dangerous eyes."Why were you so quick to bring her back?" His voice was disturbingly soft."I just... needed someone on my side," I said with a pitiful look, hoping he'd go easy on me.Sebastian leaned in closer, his warm breath laced with whiskey. "Who exactly needed protection? Something happened to my assistant? You don't think I could be the one to protect you?"His voice was low and gentle, sounding tender-but the grip around my waist didn't ease at all.Crap. Yeah, he was pissed.I clutched his arm. "Please don't get mad, okay? Let's go somewhere quiet and I'll explain everything."I forced a smile, trying to coax him down.Sebastian stared at me for a second, then suddenly leaned in and k
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