<span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="font-size: 15px">Sebastian's eyes tracked the movement of Ayaan's tongue gliding across his lips, leaving behind a glossy sheen that filled Sebastian with the urge to lean in and taste them for himself. He shook of the urge and his gaze flickered back up to Ayaan's, although his eyes were closed. He ghosted his hand down from beneath Ayaan's jaw, stroking along his collarbone. Ayaan was so skinny, you could see practically every bone in his body. His collarbone was a harsh line in the otherwise perfectly smooth porcelain of his skin. <br/>
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Sebastian left his hand there and lifted his free hand to cup Ayaan's cheek, turning him to face him. He waited until Ayaan's eyes fluttered open to speak. "I am not afraid of her. Lydia cannot touch me unless I allow it, and I would never allow it. And of course I would protect you, Ayaan. As long as you're close to me, I can keep you safe."</span></span>