Rune took a step back. He grabbed the rifle. No longer having the higher ground, she let him take it. “I could kill that prince for giving you a weapon without teaching you how to use it.” What? Instead of storming off and taking the rifle with him, he took Rune’s arm. “Come here,” he said, positioning her in front of him. “Wh-what are you doing?” she whispered as his hand dropped to her waist, pulling her against him. His breath warmed her neck. “Teaching you how to handle a gun.” “You don’t have to do that,” she said, feeling hot despite the cold air. “For the safety of everyone on deck, I
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