Author’s POV

Lilliana pushed open the door to Killian’s room, pausing in the doorway with a soft smile curling at her lips. Her gaze stayed on Killian for a while. Then she stepped inside, her hips swaying side by side.

“Miss me?” she murmured as she reached him, her arms snaking around his neck.

Killian stared at her. The strong scent of her perfume almost blocking his nostrils, he wanted to push her off, but he didn't. He managed a smile, and gently removed her arms away from his ...