Chapter Sixteen

"Are you ready, Raven?"

Marcus's voice was nothing more than a seductive whisper. It made me breathless. "Yes."

His violet eyes wandered down my body. "Are you sure you can handle it?"

"Yes."

"All of it?"

I shot him an exasperated look. "We're no longer talking about the ride, are we?"

He let out a deep full laugh. It did wonderfully sinful things to my core. "No, but we do need to get going soon."

Marcus gave the order in the form of a subtle nod. Instantly we were on our way. The moment I sat down behind closed doors I felt the weight of all the insanity begin to rest heavy on my shoulders. As if sensing my unease Marcus pulled me into his lap.

"Marcus . . ."

Chills spread through my body as his tongue licked out over my exposed shoulder. Turning into hot burning kisses. Until he got to my neck and began nipping at the spot that sent hot liquid pooling between my legs. His mouth and breath warmed my skin. This man was