His other hand encircled my throat, a firm but calculated pressure that whispered of danger without crossing the line. "You’re f*****g infuriating, you know that?" He growled into my ear, his hot breath sending shivers down my spine despite the heat of the moment. "It makes me so f*****g hard."
My chest heaved with the effort of drawing breath, my eyes wide as they locked with his. There was fear there, yes, but also a burning defiance that refused to be extinguished.
Ryker leaned in, his lips grazing mine with a feigned gentleness that belied the dominance he sought to impose. "You"ll learn, Fennec. You"ll learn that no one defies me and wins," he whispered, his words a chilling promise that wrapped around me tighter than any physical restraint. And then his lips pressed against mine, d
