Chapter 115

AVERY

“ What are you doing, Princess? ” Aleister’s throat bobs as he swallows.

“ I am… ” I drop the dress over the floor. “ taking my clothes off. ”

His brows lift, his eyes darken and then, he is in front of me. My back hits the door as Aleister steps closer, his breaths labored.

“ You know, Princess… ” His gaze lowers to my lips before he shakes his head and shifts his attention to my eyes. “ I am not a saint. There is a limit to what I can control inside me. ”

My stomach flips. I exhale a shuddery breath and clench my fists.

Aleister takes another step close. His naked, wet body is so close to mine. If I take one breath my chest might become one with his heated skin.

“ You—You are in heat. ” I utter, my heart beginning to change its rhythm to a dangerous tune again. “ You can’t possibly feel fine after taking a cold shower. I just want to help. ”

He places his palms atop my head and leans in. “ what are you suggesting, Princess? ”

His breath, his voice, the proximity of his huge b