Selene''s POV


    Gerd


    Mera


    The moment my eyes fluttered open, I realized I was back in my bedroom. A sharp gasp escaped my lips as I sat up slowly, scanning the familiar surroundings.


    Lowering my gaze, I became aware of the clothing draped over my body-men''s clothes. Kane''s scent clung to the fabric, unmistakable and overwhelming.


    Piece by piece, the events ofst night resurfaced in my mind.


    My fingers instinctively moved to my chest, tracing the skin just above my breasts, searching for any lingering marks. But to my shock, there was nothing-no trace of the w wounds that had once marred me.


    Confusion settled in as I tried to piece together what had happened after I fell asleep. Had he done anything else? But the clothes covering me suggested otherwise.


    Stop overthinking.


    The deep voice startled me. My body tensed as I turned my head toward the sound, only to find Kane sitting on the bed, casually flipping through a file.


    "What the hell!" I gasped, scrambling out of bed and backing away instinctively.


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    "What?"


    "What are you doing here?" I demanded.


    His lips curled into an amused smirk. "You''re asking the owner what he''s doing in his own house?"


    "That''s not what I meant! I meant-why were you in bed with me?"


    Closing the file, he set it aside before rising to his feet. He moved toward me with a slow, deliberate stride, stopping just inches away.


    "Isn''t it obvious?" His voice dropped into a teasing tone. "Do I need to remind you what we were doingst night?" He winked at me.


    I scowled, crossing my arms. "Nothing happened. You healed the wound you gave me in the battle.


    That''s all."


    Kane held my gaze, amusement dancing in his eyes.


    "Is that all?" His smirk deepened. "What about after that? You lost control, Selene. You wanted me to


    fu-"


    Panic surged through me as I pped a hand over his mouth, my eyes widening. "Shut up, Kane! Nothing happened, and you know it," I hissed.


    A strange heat spread through my palm as I felt his lips move... Did he just kiss my hand?


    Disgusted, I yanked it away and wiped it off on the shirt I was wearing. But as I did, I caught him


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    staring at me-not at my face, but lower


    Following his gaze, I nced down and froze


    I wasn''t wearing anything beneath the shirt. The fabric clung to my body, leaving far too much viable


    My arms snapped across my chest, shielding myself, "Stay away," I warned


    Kane exhaled through his nose, taking a step back and meeting my re. "You don''t have to worry about your safety when you''re with me."


    Something in his tone felt... off. But I didn''t have the energy to question it


    Without another word, he turned toward the door. Just as he reached for the handle, he paused and nced back over his shoulder.


    "If my touch disgusts you so much, you''re free to take a shower, he said evenly. "Wash away every


    trace of me."


    And with that, he walked out, leaving me standing there, heart pounding


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