Eve’s POV
That evening, I was back to Stefan’s study. Again.
I hated it here. Every single time I was in this space, things always almost happened between us. Things I could never bring myself to control no matter how much I tried to.
I tried to steady my breath and then took a step back as Stefan moved closer to me.
“What is it?” He asked me in that low, dangerous whisper that always sent shivers down my spine. “Cautious of me?”
Then, he proceeded to close the space between us, his hall figure towering over me. He was so close that I could feel the warmth radiating from his body. I tensed at once as his large hands found the back of my waist. His grip was firm, yet gentle. It sent fire to my skin and the butterflies in my stomach fluttered again.
Push him away, Eve!
Slowly and ge
