Ashley’s P.O.V. Vincenzo’s hand slid from the back of my head to my waist, firm and possessive, pulling me flush against him. Heat surged through me, scattering what little control I had left. The world blurred until there was nothing, but his touch, his possessive aura, his mouth demanding mine. The fire burned my core, pushing the limits of my self-restraint, and I gaped, startled by the sudden rush of desire. “No!” A wave of terror jolted me back to reality, replaying the cursed memories of my mate’s betrayal. I broke the kiss and placed my hand on his chest to keep the distance, my body trembling from the bond’s pull. “I-I need to go!” Biting my swollen lips, I managed to utter the refusal, my chest rising and falling rapidly as if I had run miles. Vincenzo’s eyes darkened with disappointment, but he masked it quickly, his arms still holding me close, refusing to let me truly escape. The silence stretched between us, only to be broken by the ragged sounds of our breathi
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