Chapter 84

Emma's POV

He let out a low chuckle, the sound sending another wave of shivers through me. “You can’t fool me, Emma. I know you.”

I didn’t respond, refusing to acknowledge the truth in his words. I had to stay strong, had to keep my emotions in check, but it was becoming increasingly difficult with every passing second.

“Do you remember how it used to be between us?” he asked his voice a whisper that sent goosebumps down my arms. “The way you used to look at me, the way you used to touch me?”

“Stop it,” I said, my voice shaking as I wiped the last of the coffee from his skin. “This isn’t appropriate.”

“Isn’t it?” he murmured, his hand closing around my wrist, holding me in place. “I think it’s exactly what we both need. We both want each other, always have, and still do. ”

I tried to pull away, but his grip tightened, his fingers warm against my skin. My heart pounded in my chest, the memories of our past crashing over me like a tidal wave. I couldn’t let myself fall into that trap a