Author's note: this is from Seraphina's point of view
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Every fiber of my being wanted to close that minuscule distance between our lips and to kiss Duke senselessly, but I held back fiercely.
If I give in easily, it won't be good. I need time to think and not rush into things, and he should also understand that I'm angry he made such a big decision without consulting me.
Would anything change if he told me about Magda when she blackmailed him? I was not sure, but I would not be this insecure.
I am aware that he was protecting me and trying to do the right thing, but I want to be treated as equal, and that means I want to be part of the decision-making process.
No matter how firm my resolve was, being this close to him, I found it difficult to resist.
How can a guy smell so good? And his taste still lingers in my mouth, making me crave for more.
