"Why are you so stubborn? You never listen to me," Ethan uttered, his voice dropping into a dangerous, rough gravel that vibrated directly against her collarbone. He stared down at her, his forest-green eyes dark, heavy, and completely consuming.
Bella gulped, the heat of his massive body pinning her to the hardwood floor making her chest heave. Her heart was hammering a frantic rhythm against her ribs, but she forced her gaze to lock onto his. "I'm not stubborn. I just don't want you telling me how to live my life."
Gathering every ounce of strength she had left, Bella planted her palms against his rigid shoulders and forcefully pushed him to the side. The sudden defiance caught him off guard just enough for her to scramble out from beneath him. She bolted to her feet, wiping her hands
