Forbidden Pleasures Forbidden Obsession 5 The Storm Inside I woke up the next morning completely tangled up inside Stephen’s heavy arms. My entire body felt deeply exhausted, and I could feel a dull, throbbing ache in my most intimate, private places. His broad chest rose and fell with a steady, rhythmic pattern right beneath my cheek, feeling incredibly warm and solid against my skin. Even in his deep sleep, one of his large, heavy hands remained clamped possessively over my bare hip, anchoring me to his side. The expensive silk sheets were completely twisted and bunched up all around our bodies, carrying the heavy, distinct scent of our intense lovemaking, our sweat, and the dark note of his masculine cologne. I should have felt completely safe and secure wrapped up in his embrace. Instead, the moment my eyes opened, I felt a terrifying sensation wash over me, like I was drowning in deep water. *What on earth have I done?* The horrifying thought hit my brain like a
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