Chapter 52

Sophie knew she had to stop him, he had her backed against a wall and was kissing her hard, even though her brain wanted her to push him away, her heart and her body wanted a different thing; she couldn’t stop him because she wanted him, wanted his kiss. She wanted it enough to turn her back on all that could happen if they ended up in bed together again, she was already in trouble whether she kissed him or not; that was what she told herself as she leaned further into the kiss and gave into it with a greedy fervor, her mouth opening hungrily beneath his. Sophie felt light-headed with the way the king was kissing her and barely giving her time to breathe, she was on her tippy-toes trying to match his energy. He must have noticed her struggling because he lifted her into his arms and sat on the couch with her in his arms without breaking their kiss. She held onto him, finally feeling comfortable enough to enjoy the kiss even more; she could hear the small moan of pleasure he made as th