“I know you said you’re comfortable,” he finally murmured. “But if you’ve changed your mind, or need more time to get accustomed to the idea—” Ivy shook her head, spilling a few drops of water on her chin and wiping them away. “No, no, it’s not… I’m nervous, yes. But I’m not saying no.” Tension ebbed from Silas’ shoulders. “That’s a bit of a relief,” he said, huffing a laugh. Arching a brow, she asked, “Hungry, are you?” Blazing red eyes pinned her in place, ratcheting her heartrate up until she could barely hear anything but the blood pounding in her eardrums. “Starving,” he said, voice low
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