6
Daniela
My breath catches as I’m being held so tenderly against Armand’s broad chest, his powerful muscles flexing slightly against my body as he cradles me. His heart is pounding even harder than mine, startling me. His grip tightens, but it only makes me feel more secure. He could break me, but his embrace never hurts or makes me feel trapped.
I melt against him, even as he lifts me half off my feet in his enthusiasm. The sudden rush of pleasure and relief is so strong that when his lips brush mine, I offer my own mouth eagerly. A tiny part of me wonders what I think I’m doing—this is my employer, a man I’ve known for less than two days—but then it gets drowned out completely.
The kiss ebbs and strengthens over and over, sending tides of tingling warmth through me. I can feel my ha
