DARIUS
"Other ways to thank you?" Rhea repeats, her eyes flashing to mine. She doesn't pull away, doesn't snatch her hand away from mine like I half expected her to.
My gaze drops to her lips. I can feel the restraints I built so much crack.
Her scent fills my senses, driving me wild.
I've been holding back ever since I stormed into the Silver Vipers, burning with jealousy, watching that other guy stand beside her when it should have been me.
Ever since I took her on my bike, racing across the city.
And now, the thought that all that would have been taken away from me a second time, the thought that if I was a second late then she would be in the enemy's hands made my blood boil with possessive fury.
I can't lose her. Not a second time.
I leaned in slowly, giving her every chance t
