My free hand reaches out to steady it at the same moment Paedyn quiets. “What?” I ask, clutching her closely when lightning flashes into the room. “That was the end of the chapter.” I rest my chin against her shoulder, pointing to the page. “Well, there is another one beside it. So, go on.” “Kai,” she laughs out my name, and I wonder if she knows what it does to me. “It’s getting late.” I tilt my head to study her profile. “Are you implying that you’re tired?” “Of you?” She smiles. “Very.” My mouth twists. “If you’re going to continually lie about wanting me, at least try to make it
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