The afternoon passed smoothly, and by the time I left work, I was optimistic about taking control of my life and excited to text Ashley about removing the necklace. When I walked in my apartment, I found Lochlan sitting on the stairs, elbows resting on his knees. “What are you doing here?” I set down my bags, closed the front door, and when I turned back in his direction I found myself toe-to-toe with him. My eyes slowly rose to meet his and my breath hitched at the raw hunger in his eyes. His mouth slammed down on mine as his hands came around behind me, one pulling me close and the other gripping my hair firmly to pull my head back. I opened to him, relishing his lips on mine. His hand left my back and snaked around to firmly knead my breast, just hard enough not to hurt. I had no doubt
