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IN THE ABYSS

Daphne’s eyes were closed when she felt the lips perched upon her forehead. Then, her eyes snapped open, and she watched wide-eyed when she realised what he was doing.

The touch of his lips lingered. She closed her eyes and savored the feeling. He was kissing her forehead. She could hardly believe it. Of all the reactions she expected from him, this was not one of them. The king was p