Kael’s eyes were locked on mine, burning with an intensity that made my knees feel weak. The air between us was suffocating, thick with tension and unspoken words. My body betrayed me further, trembling as another wave of heat rolled through me. I pressed my back against the counter, desperate to put any distance between us. “Kael,” I whispered again, my voice shaky. “You shouldn’t be here.” His lips curled into a wry smile, but his golden eyes didn’t soften. If anything, they grew darker. “Shouldn’t I? Or is it that you don’t want me here?” I swallowed hard, my throat dry. “I… I can’t do this. Not tonight.” Kael stepped closer, his presence overwhelming. I could feel the heat radiating from him, his scent wrapping around me like a vice. My hands gripped the edge of the counter so tightly that my knuckles turned white. “Don’t lie to me, Astrid.” His voice was low, a growl simmering beneath the surface. “You think I can’t feel it? Smell it?” My cheeks burned with humiliatio
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