Trinity’s POV The knock on the door that interrupted us was such a disappointment. I wanted to know how far I could go. What their elastic limit was and what lay there when I reached it. I sighed and looked at them. “Well, that’s a bummer. I was really enjoying that.” I smirked and raised my brow. My expression was sheepish, like a little girl who just outsmarted an old man into giving her chocolates. “If this is your idea of punishment, then puh-lease! Give it to me every day.” I twirled around as I spoke, and when I stopped, I almost fell, but my back collided with the solid warmth of Xerxes' chest, the impact sending a shiver through me. His hands found my arms immediately, fingers wrapping gently around them to steady me, his touch both protective and tender. I could feel hi

