Under his intense gaze, Maya Hayes felt her heart seize in her chest. She was so exposed, so defenseless. If this continued, she feared she would be completely swallowed by the sheer force of his presence.
"Mr. Knight, if you're going to touch me, are you prepared to marry me?" Maya Hayes asked, her voice bold despite the nervous tension coiling in her stomach. She looked up at him, her expression a careful mix of challenge and
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