His head turned to where she sat, and he closed the space between them quickly, as if he feared she would slip away. He found her lounging in the armchair and braced his hands on the armrests on either side of it, leaning in close to her. “Dangerous territory, Prince,” she whispered. “Do not call me that,” he snarled softly. “Do not call you by your title?” she asked with a tilt of her head. “Just…no,” he whispered. And without realizing she was doing it, she brought her hand to his perfect face. Callan froze, and she brushed her thumb along his cheekbone. She studied those hazel eyes, the
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