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Elena, on the other hand, was lost in her own thoughts. She couldn't shake off the feeling of Liam's lips on hers, and the way his touch had ignited a fire inside her. She knew she had to be careful around him, but it was getting harder and harder to resist his charms. As she climbed the stairs to her room, she made a mental note to keep her guard up around Liam.

Liam couldn't help but watch Elena's every move as they entered the dining room of the mansion. He was amused by how quickly she had hurried off to her room, and the way she seemed to be avoiding his gaze. "She's definitely a shy one," he mused to himself, a small smile playing on his lips.

As he took his seat at the dining table, Liam couldn't help but reflect on the evening so far. He had been drawn to Elena from the moment he had laid eyes on her, and the way she had responded to his kiss had only heightened his desire for her. He knew he had to tread carefully, though. Elena was clearly a guarded person, and he didn't wan