Paige had no explanation and nowhere to hide.
Her eyes widened as Lucian immediately stalked towards her, narrowing his eyes before abruptly reaching over the couch and jerking Paige up. Lifting her over the sofa, he placed her on her feet in front of him, his hands gripping her shoulders.
“Tell me, little mate…” he growled. “Was that a figure of speech...?”
Lucian arched a dark brow, his piercing eyes burning into hers.
Paige blinked nervously before glancing at the wall, anything to avoid those eyes.
His hand firmly gripped her chin, forcing her to meet his heated gaze. “No…?”
Unexpectedly, Lucian jerked her forward and his mouth slammed down on hers, his searing tongue slid along her lips demanding entrance as a strong arm snaked around her waist, firmly jerking Paige against h
