“You couldn’t do anything bad to me,” she said, trying to convince herself as much as him.
He merely lifted an eyebrow. His placid expression made it clear her words were having no effect whatsoever. He didn't believe her for a second.
He closed the small space between them, his fingers tracing the line of her throat. “Why?”
The touch sent a jolt through her, scattering her thoughts. “Huh?”
“Why can’t I?”
“It’s… because…” His thumb brushed
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