"Ca-Cain!" Violet stammered, barely managing to get his name out before her words were swallowed by his lips pressing against hers. His kiss was fervent, insistent, his tongue teasing hers with a confidence that left no room for escape.
She tried to resist, struggling against the heat that threatened to overtake her, but her resolve wavered the moment his hands brushed her back. His touch was deliberate, firm yet teasing, his fingers trailing across her bare skin with an intimacy that sent shivers cascading down her spine.
When his hands began to drift toward the sides of her chest, Violet's instincts kicked in. Her heart raced, a jolt of alarm slicing through her haze of confusion. She slapped his hands away and jerked back, her arms crossing over her chest as she tried to cover herself. Despite her efforts, she couldn't ignore the way his smoldering gaze lingered on her body, searing her with a mix of desire and dominance.
