OWNED BY THE MADDOX BROTHERS
“Now it's your choice, Angel. Me and Ziven… or nothing. You're not going back on your words, are you?”
I swallowed hard.
"No. I want it," I whispered. "Make it stop. Please."
Zane smiled, then leaned in.
He kissed me first, deep, but careful. His tongue slid against mine, tasting like smoke and possession, like he was trying to pull every bad memory out through my mouth. One hand stayed gentle on my bruised throat, not squeezing, just resting there as a reminder; You’re safe. We’ve got you.
Ziven didn’t join us on the couch right away. Instead, he walked behind it, his hands gripping the backrest on either side of my shoulders, caging me in without touching me. His voice was low and steady.