CHAPTER 026: A Predator Circling Her Prey

“Desiree,” I say, pulling away just enough to catch my breath. Her lips are still so close, waiting to grab mine again at any second. “What are you doing?”

She arches an eyebrow, all innocence and mischief wrapped in one. “Kissing you.”

“Are you trying to seduce me?”

A sly smile tugs at the corners of her lips. “I think I’ve already seduced you, Caspian.”

She’s not wrong. Everything in me—every nerve, every ounce of restraint—is leaning in her direction. I want her. I’ve never wanted anyone as much as I want Desiree. There’s a daring glint in her eyes, like she knows exactly what she’s doing to me and loves every minute of it. I’m usually the one in control, the one who calls the shots, but with Desiree, it’s like my control has taken a break.

“Well, I’ll give you this,” I say, my voice rougher than I intended. “You’re good at it.”

“Good?” She leans in, her breath warm against my cheek as she whispers, “I’m just getting started.”

Fuck me. There it is—the line I didn't want to cross. O