THEATime felt completely lost. I did not know how long I had fainted, or what happened right before and after my eyes finally closed. Everything was just a big, dark blur.When I slowly stirred, the very first thing I felt was a warm hand gently moving to the side of my neck. "You're awake," a thick, deeply familiar voice spoke right beside me.I forced my heavy eyes to open. The blurry shapes slowly cleared into focus, and I met Rowan’s sharp gaze. He was still right there at my side.His eyes scanned my face with raw worry. "Are you hurt? Did he touch you? Tell me the truth, and I will not hesitate to kill him right now."A bitter, tired smile touched my lips. I slowly raised my hand, reaching up to touch the back of his neck too. He instantly leaned closer into my touch, and I whispered, "I won't let you do that. But... thank you for saving me."I pulled myself slightly forward, wanting to kiss him as a real act of deep appreciation. He understood me immediately, making it easy
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