Chapter 15

He crossed the distance, invading my space. I took a step back, but the table stopped me. His eyes darkened with emotions I couldn’t read, his lips parting as he took a muted breath. My hand gripped the edge of the table, my heart drumming wildly. His whole demeanor changed dangerously.

“Why, kitten?” he asked, his hand touching my cheek softly, but soon he grasped the back of my head. I gasped sharply. “Why?” he leaned down, “because you’re mine.” He growled the word and cupped my front through the fabric of my dress at the same time. “And this is mine.”

My eyes widened. His words and actions left me stunned. I froze in place. I couldn’t find my voice, couldn’t come up with a witty retort or a snarky remark. The emotions in his eyes, and the way he touched me, all left me speechless.

His hand moved, pressing his palm against my core. My lips parted as I breathed in, panting. No one had ever touched me like that. And the sensation was driving my body wild. I couldn’t think straight.

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