Rachel POV Silence stretched between us, thick and heavy. Damien's hand was still wrapped around me, his touch warm and steady after the kiss. His thumb traced my cheek, slow and admiring, as if he was memorizing the moment. I pulled back to breathe, my face flushed because I had initiated the contact. I looked at Damien, who was staring at me in deep thought, his expression unreadable. "You kissed me?" he asked, his voice quiet. I smiled nervously. "We kissed. Multiple times." I turned, averting my gaze. I'd been too brash. I let my emotions cloud my thoughts and just kissed him out of the blue. He sighed, letting me go, but a small smile tugged at his lips. "I see..." he muttered, his hand reaching up to touch my face again. I frowned, seeing his face still furrowed in confusion and hurt. I bit my lip before speaking, the words tumbling out in a rush. "I kissed you because you said I was only staying for Leo," I muttered softly. "Which isn't true. I've grown to love ev
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