Silas's Pov My body stiffened at once. For a split second everything inside me went quiet. My heart seemed to slow, caught in the sudden shock of contact, then it slammed back into motion with such force it felt like it might break free of my ribs. The kiss was nothing like I had imagined it to ever be, especially not in this kind of situation. This one was just… overwhelming. His lips were warm and firm, pressing against mine with enough intensity to empty my thoughts. One of his hands still held my jaw, angling my face exactly where he wanted it, while the solid wall of his chest remained against my back, caging me in place. The scent of cedarwood poured over me, rich and inescapable, seeping into every breath until my head felt light. My omega, which had been coiled tight with fear only moments before, went startlingly still, then quiet, almost content, as if the proximity alone was enough to soothe it. I didn’t mean to respond. But the pressure of his mouth drew someth
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