Kain should’ve kissed her. Her breath had trembled against his, her heartbeat thudding like war drums between them. One second longer and he would’ve taken her mouth, claimed it like a vow, ended the torment burning behind her eyes. But instead— “I’m sorry,” she whispered, voice cracking like something breaking in her chest. “But don’t follow me.” Then she ran. Not from the storm. From him. He didn’t chase. Couldn’t. Her words had gutted him, but it was her eyes—the way they flinched like he was the danger—that held him still. Outside, rain screamed down in sheets as she vanished into the dark. Her black dress clung to her like second skin, a ghost trailing through the headlights—flickering, then gone. His phone buzzed. “Boss,” his assistant crackled. “We’ve got her. Profile, address—want us to move—?” “No need,” Kain muttered, jaw tight. “I already found her.” He turned—and the world snapped. A car. Headlights off. Barreling toward her. His pulse flatline
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