“I am not going to hurt you. How close do I have to get without splitting you open to make you believe that?” Don’t trust anyone, Vincent whispered in my ear. Raihn took another step. “This close?” I didn’t blink. Couldn’t. Couldn’t take my gaze off a predator this near to me. Less than one stride. So close I could count the beads of sweat on his collarbone. So close I could see the flutter of his pulse beneath the angle of his jaw. “Stop.” “This close?” “Back. Up. Raihn.” He looked me dead in the eye. “No,” he said. And took one more step. “BACK THE FUCK UP.” I slammed my palm against the
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