S e l e n e
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This man had a million enemies and he was concerned about my problems?
I didn’t know what to tell him. A part of me felt selfish. He provided me with shelter, food, and clothing. I dared to be mad at him when I gave him nothing in return. He benefited nothing from this relationship, yet I needed him more than anything. I should be pleasing him, not disappointing him.
I shouldn’t burden him with my problems. Unable to advocate for the truth, I could only shake my head.
‘It’s nothing,’ I signed.
Killian’s gaze flashed, a dark storm brewing that sent me staggering back from him. He grabbed a hold of my wrists, pulling me closer, his thumb pressing upon my pulse.
Thud. Thud. Thud. All I could hear was my pounding heart and his heavy breathing. I tried to distract mysel
