He searched my eyes, before tugging me forward. It happened fast, even for someone half-asleep. Killian rolled over until I was under him, and he groaned in pain, his forehead dropping to mine. My pins had come undone and my veil shifted, dipping below my neck and exposing my scarred face to Killian. But it was dark enough he couldn’t see the ugly, mangled flesh. That was the only reason why panic didn’t seize me, why I didn’t rush to cover my face. Darkness shrouded us. Killian was barely conscious… this was my secret. His gaze fell to my lips, and he lingered there for a second too long, his
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