He closed the distance in a single step, firmly cupping my face as his eyes locked onto mine.
"I don't have to lie to you, damn it."
The words came out as a low growl against my lips, his warm breath mingling with mine, leaving me completely unsteady.
Before I could say another word, he was already pulling me inside the house, giving me no chance to back away.
Not that I wanted to.
I was so turned on that running away was the last thing on my mind.
"Urso... I can't stay here all day. I have appointments."
I tried to protest, fighting not to fall headfirst into the abyss that was him.
"Your next patient canceled."
He said it with that infuriating certainty that always disarmed me.
"So where exactly do you think you're going?"
"Didn't I already tell you that you're mine?"
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