SERAPHINA
I knew I should have been afraid, ashamed even, but instead I was smiling.
“Goddess…” I groaned, burying my burning face against my knees, “am I losing my mind?”
“Losing it?” A familiar deep voice slid into my ears.
Startled, I jerked my head up and found Ryker crouched in front of me. His silent blue eyes were fixed on mine.
My eyes widened. “Why are you here?”
He reached out, brushing his fingers against my cheek. “Why is your face so red?” he murmured.
My heartbeat stumbled, Ronan’s touch still fresh in my memory, the bold squeeze, the sinful grip. Shame and guilt crashed over me, and I tore my gaze away from Ryker. “It’s just…too hot.”
He looked at me blankly, as though he saw through every word of my lie. Straightening my back, I pushed to my feet, forcing a change
