Erica's POV
Laura stormed out and I was left alone with Dante. He grabbed my waist and pulled me close to him but I used my hands to wedge myself, keeping him from pulling me any closer.
My lips were still tingly from his kisses and his scent had invaded my nostrils and I was slowly feeling weak in the knees.
“Erica, I…”
"Dante, I have to go.”
I disentangled myself from his embrace. He tried to grab my hand but I pulled away and stepped back.
If he touched me, I wasn't sure that I could resist him.
"Erica, where are you going?”
"Home, Dante. The meeting is over and I think that you have business to settle with Laura and the head of the council.”
He rushed towards me but I put a hand out.
“Dante, stop this. I need to go home.”
He stopped in his tracks and stared at me in utter
