Austin
Cortland's stormy eyes lock onto mine. Our bodies hover inches apart in his truck's confines, electric tension crackling.
The trailer looms, awaiting cargo. But magnetism overpowers duty. Cortland lifts me into the truck, desire igniting. The seat becomes our battlefield, primal urges conquering reason.
His rough hand grazes my cheek, thumb tracing my lips.
"You're in dangerous waters, Austin," he warns, voice a deep rumble.
I swallow, desire flaring. "I'll risk drowning."
A feral grin spreads as he leans in, breath scorching my ear. "You've no idea what inferno you're stoking, darlin'."
My pulse pounds as I meet his gaze. Logic screams to flee, to quench the feud-fueled flames between our families. But deeper instincts yearn to burn.
I surge forward, crashing my lips to his
