"...I'll kiss you again, and you'll know the reason why I'm called Sin."

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His words hung in the air for a long moment. They stared at each other, each with different thoughts running through their heads.

She nodded, determination flashing in her gaze.

"I'm leaving," her voice firm.

"Good choice," he said in a low voice, watching her as she turned and headed for the door.

Klaus knew that would be her answer. Leave and avoid him...

That was exactly what he wanted her to do, yet she suddenly halted. His eyes tracked her movement.

She took a deep breath, mumbled something, and swept her hair back before turning...