Magnus’s lips brushed her cheek—a feather-light touch that felt like a death sentence. “I’ll check on those intruders,” he murmured, already turning away. Cathy’s heart seized. No. Not again. She couldn’t watch him walk out that door—leaving her alone with this aching, burning need. Her body moved before her mind could catch up.“Wait,” she gasped, grabbing his sleeve. Magnus paused, his brow furrowing in confusion. Cathy’s fingers trembled as she cupped his face—pulling him close. Their lips met, and for one glorious moment, she tasted home.But Magnus didn’t respond. His body went rigid—hands frozen at his sides. Panic clawed at Cathy’s throat. She couldn’t let him go. Not now. Her fingers tangled in his hair, deepening the kiss with desperate intensity.“Cathy,” Magnus mumbled against her lips, trying to pull away. “We can’t—”“Please,” she whimpered, clinging to him. “Don’t leave me like this.” Her body felt like it was on fire—every nerve ending screaming for his touch. She pres
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