ISABELLA
A gasp slipped past my lips as my back hit the mattress, the pillows shifting around me.
And then he was on top of me.
Caging me in.
Stealing every ounce of air from my lungs.
His large frame hovered over mine, the warmth of his body radiating through the thin layers of fabric between us.
I sucked in a shaky breath, my fingers curling into the sheets as I felt the weight of his gaze pinning me down.
Dark. Intense. Unforgiving.
Oh, God.
"Christian…" I whispered, my voice betraying me.
His name barely left my lips before his hands slid down, fingers brushing against my waist as he leaned in closer.
"Can I kiss you?"
His voice was low, rough, deadly sinful.
It sent a violent shudder down my spine.
I should say no.
I should push him away.
But I couldn’t.
I didn’t wan
