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When I’m done, I take a deep breath, and let the wonderful memories stay. Kohan sits on the edge of his bed, his blue eyes laser focused on me. He looks stuck somewhere between awe and something else I can’t quite put my finger on. But I see the wheels turning deep inside his mind.
“So, what now?” I ask, throwing my arms out, feeling only a little awkward because he hasn’t said anything.
As if breaking a spell or something, he bounds to his feet, grabs my hand, and pulls me out of the room. “Kohen? Are you all right?”
He keeps moving, stopping only when we’re standing in the middle of the room. I glance about, noting the way the room is emptier than it was earlier, but every eye rests on us.
Kohen takes off his leather vest and tugs on my arm, causing me to stumble against him. My hand lands on his firm chest, and his arms tighten around me like steel.
Shit.
I look up, and the moment our eyes meet, I get a feeling of heat spreading through my body. I’ve never felt it before, but I like it. I also like the way my heartbeat has doubled, and the butterflies flutter inside my stomach.
I feel the warmth of his vest as he drapes over my shoulders. His scent envelopes me, amplifying the need growing inside of me.
Holy shit.
Kohen’s blue eyes seem to glow the longer I stare into them. I find myself unable to look away and feeling lost in their depths. Then again, I don’t think I’d want to, even if I could.
Right here, in this perfect moment, I feel safe, and strong and… cherished. Even with everyone watching…
Shit.
I try to speak, to remind him of the surrounding audience, but don’t get to utter a single word. Kohen’s lips are suddenly on mine, pressing and prodding, turning my legs into my jelly and filling my head with a wondering buzzing.
Kohen’s kissing me.
HOLY SHIT.
My first kiss.
My body, my mind, my heart, all three explode, filling me with lightning and honey. Everything about this moment… the magic and spontaneity of it… it’s indescribable.
His tongue licks along the line of my lips, imploring and searching, begging me to open to him, and I can’t hold back. I open my mouth to him, allowing him to plunder and claim every part of me.
I moan into his mouth, relishing his taste, drowning in his scent.
Desperate and achy, I wrap my arms around his neck, needing to be close to him as possible. But it still isn’t enough.
Suddenly, just as quick as it began, Kohen broke away, ending the most perfect first kiss.
I mewl in protest, but he settles his forehead against mine, his breathing ragged and hot against my face. For the moment, I am happy to exist with him, breathing in his air and sharing mine.
“She’s off limits, Jackals,” he growls, but I don’t miss the way his voice drips with lust and… need. “Everleigh is mine, and if anyone dares harm her, I expect my club—my brother’s—to rise and stand beside me as I cut them down.”
Shit.
What the fuck?
I pull back, silently questioning his intentions. It’s clear from the way he’s avoiding my gaze, he claimed me out of duty.
That kiss—my first one—was only for show.
I bring my fingertip to my lips and try my hardest not to let my disappointment show.
Maybe Kohen wasn’t a nice guy after all.
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