“But, Butch- I-“ Callused fingertips brushed my lips, and I stiffened as he captured my eyes with his iron will. My breath caught in my throat, and my abdomen tightened when his grin tenderized like a perfect steak.
“Please, Katarina. It’s been so long… and I miss you.” God save me from this man. Butch’s eyes glistened with his need for me- with the need for this darkness he’d been immersed in for so long to be chased away by light and warmth. He might look scary now, with all of his muscles and scowling, but he hadn’t changed at all in the past ten years.
“Okay.” My heart ached for him, and I nodded firmly even thought my legs were anything but steady. Leading me over to the clear area between the pool tables and the eatery floor, Butch smiled brightly enough to blast away everything I
