~Killian~

Even with the intense longing consuming me, I knew I had to rip myself apart from Adinah. I could not afford to let my feelings influence my decisions, no matter how much I wanted her. No matter how much I wanted her to be the right woman for me, our plans were too crucial.

I made a determined effort to move away from her and leave her behind as I headed to my office. Though the need to go back and immerse myself in her was nearly unbearable, I knew I had to maintain my focus.

I tried to calm my beating heart by leaning against my office door...