~Joan~
Aaron's grip on me was firm, making my struggles useless.
"Aaron," I hissed, twisting in his hold, but his strength didn't waver.
"Ten messages, kitten. No reply," he murmured, his lips brushing my ear. A shiver rippled through me—not from the cold but something deeper.
I rolled my eyes, irritation flaring. Was he serious?
"And that justifies breaking into my house at ten at night?" I bit out, acutely aware of his chest pressing against my back.
"I remember knocking," he said casually, and his nonchalance grated on my nerves. Was he here just to mess with me? For f**k’s sake, I’d been asleep.
"Why are you here, Thompson? Miss me already?" My voice was filled with sarcasm, though I couldn’t help the twitch of my lips. Fighting against his hold was useless, so I gave up.
"No.
