Book 3: Chapter 18: Bound by Obsession She shivers continuously against him, clinging tightly as he slides his hand between her thighs, slipping under her gown, teasing with slow, feather-light touches. His fingers stroke with deliberate finesse, dancing closer, closer—until they finally find the slick heat of her entrance. She gasps and instinctively presses her feet together, the sudden sensation wrenching her into disarray. "What the f**k?" she murmurs, her voice hushed, shaky, filled with worry and chaotic thoughts that refuse to settle. "What the hell have you done to me?" she whispers, her lips trembling as she clings tighter to him, arms wrapped desperately around his neck, pulling him closer until their faces nearly touch. Her breath is hot against his cheek before her lips cras

