Chapter 71:

Kira’s POV:

I hissed involuntarily as Dante’s grip tightened a little too hard on my wrist. His fingers immediately loosened.

“Sorry,” he muttered under his breath, the tension in his body still practically radiating heat.

His apology was quiet. I gave him a small shake of my head in reply. “It’s alright,” I murmured, though truthfully, I was still startled. I could feel my pulse fluttering like a