Liora's POV Nikolai’s entire body tensed beneath me. The gentle lover vanished in an instant. He kissed me one last time — hard, claiming, full of dark promises, before pulling away to dress.“Stay in this wing with Alora,” he ordered, cupping my face firmly, his thumb brushing my cheek. “I’ll be back as soon as I can. Do not leave for any reason.”As he strapped on his guns and walked out the door, I touched my lips, still tingling from his kiss, and wondered how much longer my heart could survive this dangerous sweetness.By evening, anxiety had me pacing like a trapped animal.Every second Nikolai was gone felt like torture. When the door finally opened, I nearly jumped out of my skin.Nikolai stepped in looking exhausted and furious. His black shirt was torn at the shoulder, fresh blood staining his collar. His hair was messy, jaw tight, but those stormy gray eyes softened the moment they landed on me.I rushed to him without thinking, my hands reaching for his chest. “Are you
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