The cold seared my skin, a stark contrast to the inferno Ronan had ignited inside me. We stood amidst the remnants of the North Pole display, surrounded by fake snow and plastic reindeer, but the only reality was the raw hunger in his eyes, the undeniable thrum of connection that vibrated between us. His hands, still on my waist, tightened, pulling me flush against his hard body. "What do you want, Katie?" His voice was a low growl, a rumble that vibrated through my chest. He called me by my name, nothing else. My eyes searched his, seeing not just the Dom, not just the man, but the intricate tapestry of both. "Everything," I confessed, the word a breathless whisper. "I want… I want you to teach me everything." A slow, possessive smile spread across his face, transforming his features f

