Chapter 26
A knock echoed through the quiet hotel room, sending a shiver down Zara’s spine. She knew, without a doubt, it was Kai. The anger that had simmered within her throughout the evening seemed to dissipate, replaced by a complex mix of emotions: anticipation, a lingering wariness, and a flicker of something she couldn’t quite name. She hesitated for a moment, then reached for the door handle. As she pulled the door open, Kai stood before her, his expression a mixture of apology and something akin to desperation. He saw Zara, clad only in her bathrobe, her hair still damp from the bath, and his gaze softened. He reached out, his hands cupping her face gently. His touch was warm, familiar. Before she could speak, he leaned in, his lips finding hers. The kiss was intense, a silent plea for forg
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