MAYA
My fingers trembled slightly in his firm grip as I took his hands. What does he mean by expelling the energy? The question swirled in my mind, but the heat already building low in my belly drowned out any real curiosity.
He guided me gently but purposefully to the full-length mirror propped against my bedroom wall, positioning me right in front of it. My reflection stared back. Xander stood behind me. His hands rested lightly on my shoulders. His breath was warm against my neck, and I could feel the familiar warmth creeping back into my body. The heat I’d thought had subsided for good after last night’s relief was coming back.
“Look at yourself, Maya,” he murmured, sending shivers down my spine. “See how beautiful and desirable you are… Even the almighty White Throne Leader couldn
