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[Live Your Life]

SIERRA

I buried my face in Sebastian's chest, hiding from the mischief twinkling in his eyes. His words had done more than arouse me. It was like he knew exactly what to say to get my juices flowing, my blood pumping, and my body yearning for his touch.

"Look at me, Angel," Sebastian demanded in a stern yet soothing tone.

I shook my head, afraid of what his gaze would further do to my body.

"Suddenly so shy," he mused. "What happened to my fiery mate? The one who only seconds ago was ready to let me plunge into her in a hospital parking lot?" His words were so crude, yet profound.

When I still refused to look at him, Sebastian curled his finger under my chin and lifted my head to meet his gaze. On instinct, I closed my eyes. Did that satisfy him? Not in the slightest. I covered my face with both hands, ensuring he couldn't see my eyes.

"Last chance," Sebastian forewarned. "Open your eyes."

I made a gap between my middle and ring finger only to find him s