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He didn't so much walk to the door as he staggered, and as his hand reached out to open it – something slammed into his back.

His lust died in an instant. A hand latched onto his stomach and gripped the flesh there. Heat hotter than molten iron had him gasping for breath and his insides roiled in agony. Cinder's body pushed against him, and he felt her chin on his shoulder.