Evelyn stirred as soft morning light filtered through the heavy curtains. Her body felt warm — too warm. Something heavy rested across her waist, and a steady heartbeat thrummed beneath her cheek.
Her eyes flew open.
She was curled against Damien’s chest, one of his arms draped possessively over her. At some point in the night, the careful distance they had maintained had completely vanished. Her leg was tangled with his, and her nightgown had ridden up slightly.
Heat rushed to her face. She tried to ease away without waking him, but the moment she moved, Damien’s arm tightened slightly before going still.
Evelyn froze, heart hammering. This was dangerous. Too close. Heat rushed to her face. She tried to ease away.
His eyes opened slowly. He looked down at her, his gaze dark and unrea
