There was no room for refusal in that voice. But there was no force either. Just raw, naked need—honest and unashamed.Roxanne turned fully, facing him now. In the dim light, she could see the tension in his jaw, the crimson fire in his eyes that he could no longer hide."Are you sure this is what you want?" she asked, her voice barely a whisper. "Or is it just the alcohol talking?"Killian held her gaze for a long moment. Then his hand reached up, gripping her chin gently, tilting her face so she had no choice but to look directly into his eyes."I've wanted you since the moment you stepped into this mansion," he said, his voice low but crystal clear. "Every night I held myself back. Every night I thought of you. The alcohol just gave me the courage to say what I've been holding inside for so long."Roxanne's heart pounded. His words hit her like waves, leaving her breathless, disoriented.And before she could think, Killian kissed her.This wasn't a gentle kiss like before. This was
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