He leaned down to claim her lips again, but before he could, she rose on her tiptoes, standing on his shoes, and captured his lips herself, biting down with bold fury.
His eyes widened in shock at her sudden boldness. She bit his lower lip hard, tasting the copper tang of his blood.
His hands slid down to her waist, gripping her firmly, lifting her effortlessly. Without breaking the kiss, he carried her toward the bed, their clash of wills melting into heat.
He pushed her on the bed while breaking the kiss.
“Such a bold move!” he chuckled darkly, his voice vibrating against her ear as he loosened his tie. “You think you can tempt me and then stop me? You’re braver than I thought.” He climbed on her, slowly, deliberately, tying up her hands above her head.
“What!! What are you doing?”
