Chapter 10 Chapter 10: The First Touch

EMILIA POV 

"No."

The word hung between us for a heartbeat.

"No?" Axel's voice was rough, his hand still cradling my face.

"No, I won't tell you to stop." I leaned into his touch, my voice steady despite my racing heart. "I won't give you a reason to walk away. I'm done running, Axel. I'm done p...

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