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Karl closed the distance between us and reached out to settle his large hands on my waist. He pulled me flush against his solid chest with a gentle tug, wrapping those strong arms around me in a tight embrace.

I immediately started squirming against his iron grip, trying in vain to wriggle free.

"Let me go, Karl!" I growled, my voice muffled against the soft fabric of his shirt.

The spicy scent of his cologne filled my nose, bringing back a flood of memories that I ruthlessly shoved aside. "I'm not in the mood for your stupid games right now. Just tell me the truth!"

Karl simply let out a deep chuckle that usually made me melt into a puddle at his feet. Now it just pissed me off even more.

He nuzzled against the sensitive skin of my neck, his warm breath sending an involuntary sensation racing down my spine despite my best efforts to remain angry.

"Lavinia, just relax and hear me out," he murmured in his velvet voice.

Damn him and his stupid sexy voice!

"It's not what you think