“I told you this before. You’re the only woman for me, Simone. I meant it. I want you. I lo—” He paused, clearing his throat. “I loathe to see you insecure.” I stared at him for a moment, wondering what he’d been about to say. Then I shook my head and focused on the phone. “I’m fine,” I said, starting to type again. Kane says there’s a new addition to his court. A b***h called Lania. She walked me to my room and made sure to put her hands all over Kane. No skin to skin, though. Dash’s response came quickly: Maybe she’s into dangerous guys? But it was Finn’s message that made me pause: Be careful. She might be testing the curse or seeing your reactions. That actually made sense. I looked up at Kane. “Maybe she was seeing how you reacted? Kellan knew about your curse? He might want to

