Lana’s attempt at seduction nearly succeeded. I nearly caved and pulled her down onto the couch.
After all, she was the one who had started it. I didn’t have to feel bad about anything at all.
But I couldn’t stop myself from seeing flashes of Adeline’s face when I shut my eyes. Seeing those images was like having buckets of freezing water upended over my head. The terrible flames of desire went out instantly, leaving a cold trail of ash and emptiness in its wake.
“Stop, Lana,” I said coolly and yanked her hand away from my cheek.
She ceased her seduction when she realized I wouldn’t budge. Her lips curled into a smug smile. “I didn’t expect you to have such good control over yourself. Fine. You passed.”
What test did I pass?
What the hell was going on?
Before I could question Lana a
