Kiera's heart raced as the sound of hurried footsteps filled the room.
Her eyes widened in surprise as a familiar figure burst through the door. It was Jace, his face etched with concern.
A rush of relief mixed with an inexplicable surge of desire overcame Kiera in her weary state.
It was as if the presence of those men who had rushed in moments ago had unleashed something primal within her, stirring up emotions she did not think she would have in this situation.
As Jace approached her, Kiera's gaze fixated on his strong, chiselled features. She noticed the way his muscles flexed beneath his shirt, and her mind played with the idea of how his touch might feel against her heated skin.
Several thoughts of their time before came rushing into her mind like a wave, awakening her senses.
There was an undeniable attraction that pulsed in her, amplified by the strange effects of the unknown medicine coursing through her veins.
