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ated and intimidated. She couldn't deny the connection betwe

of resolve. She would learn more about Elias and

lready there, working on his latest project. Ke

dropping her bag onto

orners. "Just trying to get this piece finis

know the feeling," she said. "

help but think about Elias. She wondered what he

and Elias strode in. Keet felt a surge of elec

you," Elias said, his v

to him, to find out what he wanted. But another part of her w

she said finally, getting up to

e. What did Elias want now? And why did she feel like she was

n?" she asked,

been thinking about our situation," he

an eyebrow.

ime we established some boundaries," he said.

ance. "What do you mean?"

ant to protect you, Keet," he said. "From the

d your protection," she said. "I'm

et sensed a flicker of amusement behind

etween them. She knew that she had to assert her independe

myself," she said fi

n," he said. "But you're not like other humans, Keet

spine. What did Elias mean? And

. She couldn't let Elias's power and influence overwhelm

said finally, her voice cool. "

d a glimmer of respect behind his eyes. "Very we

reful around Elias, but she was also drawn to him. She wondered what the future

was waiting for her. "Hey, Keet," he s

towards him. "Yeah, everything's fine,"

on with you two?" he asked. "You se

t want to reveal too much about her connection t

id finally. "I don't reall

erstanding. "Don't worry about i