Chapter 30

Quinn's reaction was blunt. She swung a fist at Xavier's face. He reacted quickly and caught it, taking the opportunity to pull her into his arms. Her body was soft and supple, fitting perfectly in his embrace.

Xavier had always been proud of his self-control—it was one of the reasons he had gotten where he was now.

Countless women had tried to fall into his bed over the years, but he had kicked them out without even batting an eye.

Now, however, he found that he didn't want to control himself around Quinn. He wanted her and was desperate for her to know how much he desired her.

"You're shameless," Quinn said.

"What if I were to tell you that I'm only like this around you?" Xavier asked. He continued seriously, "How about we give this a shot, Quinn?"

"And how do you propose we do that? Like this?" She leaned close and bit his Adam's apple.

In that instant, Xavier wanted to ravage her. She seemed determined to egg him on and even licked his Adam's apple. The veins on his hands