Ava's POV
I swallowed hard, my heart racing. "I don’t want this, Damien. Not like this."
He leaned in closer, his breath hot against my ear. "But I do. And what I want, I get."
I pushed at his chest, trying to create some distance between us, but he was too strong. His other hand came up to grip my wrist, holding me in place.
"Please," I whispered, my voice trembling. "Not tonight."
He paused, his eyes searching for mine. For a moment, I thought he might listen. But then his lips crashed down on mine, demanding and insistent. His kiss was rough, full of need and desperation.
I wanted to resist. I tried to pull away, but his grip tightened, and his body pressed against mine, overwhelming me. His kiss deepened, and despite myself, I felt my resolve start to crumble. There was a part o
