All Chapters of 20 wild encounters : Chapter 21

"Tell me to stop, Jade."Axel’s voice was low and rough, vibrating through the small space between us. He was dangerously close. His hands gripped the edge of the granite kitchen counter on either side of my hips, caging me in. He didn't even have to touch me to make me feel the heat radiating off his bare chest. His breath was warm against my neck, a soft current of air that sent a violent shiver racing down my spine."Say it," he whispered, his jaw flexing as he stared me down. "Say it, and I’ll walk away right now."I couldn’t. My throat felt like it had closed up, and the air in the kitchen had grown thick and heavy. My heart was pounding against my ribs like a trapped bird, and my chest rose and fell in rapid, shallow jerks as I stared up at him. His eyes were dark, swirling with an intensity that made me feel small and exposed. I felt myself being pulled into them, unable to look away even if I wanted to. My lips parted, but no words came out. Instead, a soft, barely audible whi