“Also,” he paused, and in my peripheral vision, I could see his eyes on me. “I wanted you to be sober for this.” This. His voice was lower now, rich like chocolate the way it flowed out of him, catching my attention. My breathing slowed and I turned to face him again. His eyes were still warm, contrasting with the seriousness of his features. Not even trying to be vain, but in that moment, Kain looked at me like I was the only thing he saw. It had the most stripping effect on me. I felt naked. I didn't know what to do with all that attention. I didn't know how to react to feeling so seen. He
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