Chapter 9

The bodyguard obeyed without question, taking up his position alongside three others.

The narrow hallway now stood as a blockade, with Melissa trapped within its confines.

Melissa heart pounded in her chest.

Her escape route has been cut off, leaving her feeling vulnerable and cornered.

She couldn't deny the flicker of trepidation that danced in her eyes as she faced Damien scowl.

Her breath hitched in her throat as Damien forcefully closed the distance between them, his hands holding her in place.

The aggression in his action sent shivers down her spine, her body responding with a mix of fear and a raw, undeniable attraction.

Melissa's eyes widened as his lips crashed against hers once more, this time with an intensity that left no room for escape.

Her mind raced, her thoughts tangled in a chaotic web of desire and confusion.

Damien's eyes closed as he deepened the kiss, his tongue exploring her mouth with an almost possessive hunger.

Melissa's eyes remained wide and open capturing e