Lola’s POV

Kael stepped closer, closing the small gap between us until I could feel the heat radiating off his body.

His voice dropped to a murmur, low and teasing. “You think you can keep me at arm’s length?”

I tried to hold my ground, but my knees felt like jelly.

He reached out, brushing his thumb lightly over my cheek, a touch so electric it sent a shiver down my spine.

“You’re more interesting than you realise.”

My breath hitched.

His gaze locked onto mine, intense and unwavering.

“I’m not just here to fight you,” he said, voice thick with promise. “I want to know all of you.”

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