Chapter 36: Mine AVELINE His hands tightened around my waist as I felt him push himself against me, covering every space between us. His mouth covered mine, kissing me with so much dominance, but I was still shocked—my hands stood motionless behind him as his lips moved against mine. I didn't know what the f**k was happening to me. His lips were demanding, taking, claiming something I didn't even know I had to give. I felt like I was drowning, like every breath I'd ever taken had been pointless until this moment. My hands finally moved, clutching at his shirt because I needed something to hold onto. The world was spinning, and he was the only solid thing left. He groaned against my mouth, the sound vibrating through me and making that ache between my legs pulse harder. I didn't under

