When I nod, giving Levi my permission, I’m doing it without thinking of Hayden. Only for him to appear just behind Levi as he lowers his head to kiss me. Hayden’s gaze meets mine, the blue within no longer ice. His eyes are a pair of blue flames, the hottest temperature, burning with an unholy wrath that feels like a wave of heat sweeping over my flushed skin. It sears me, rendering me ash that’s helpless against any type of force. Right now, that’s Hayden. He slaps a hand on Levi’s shoulder and yanks him away from me. My mouth drops open, and my arms fall to my sides as I watch Hayden
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