JULIANMy heart hammers in my chest as Nikolai backs me against the wall of his apartment, the cool plaster pressing into my shoulders.He crashes his mouth to mine and I gasp as our mouths meet. There’s no gentle buildup, just raw hunger.This is what I’ve been building towards. All the awkward conversations, going out of my comfort zone, it all led to this. Now, his body crowds mine, all heat and muscle, his lips firm against mine. He smells like spice and whiskey, the mix intoxicating in a way that makes my knees weak.Before I can overthink it, his hand cups the back of my head, fingers tangling in my hair as he yanks me close.His lips grind against mine, demanding, almost bruising, as if he owns the kiss. As if he owns me.I freeze for a split second, my lips parting in surprise and that’s when he takes full control.His tongue shoves past my teeth, thick and insistent, invading my mouth like he has every right to it. It sweeps over my own tongue, coaxing it out, then dominating
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