GABRIELLE’S POV. . . . . “Why?” he asked softly, his breath warm against my ear and neck. A shiver ran down my spine as his hands pushed my wet hair aside, his fingers grazing the sensitive skin at the nape of my neck. Heat coiled low in my stomach, spreading upward until it mingled with the rising tension in my chest. At first, I told myself it was anger but as his hands traced the curve of my face, I knew the truth: it was desire. I hated how my body betrayed me, leaning back before my pride had a chance to intervene. “Let go of me,” I said, though my voice trembled with the exact opposite of defiance. “Say it like you mean it,” he murmured, low and huskily. “And I’ll let you go, Gabrielle.” Goosebumps erupted across my skin, every nerve alive under his touch. “The last thing I need is you touching me right now,” I said, hating the way my voice shook. His hands were on my stomach now, caressing my skin slowly, and moving even lower to my waist. “Is that so?”
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