INDY I held myself back. That was the wrong question to ask. The wrong thing to want and hope for. “Sorry,” I said quickly, forcing my body to move away from him even though I wanted to stay. However, before I could put some distance between us, his hand came up, firm but not rough, fingers sliding under my chin. The touch sent a jolt straight through me. “Rome—” I started. He didn’t let me finish. He kissed me. It was hungry, desperate, like he had been holding himself back for far too long. His lips crashed into mine with a force that stole the breath right out of my lungs. My hands flew up automatically, gripping the front of his shirt just to steady myself. I couldn’t keep up with the intensity. I felt so many emotions in that kiss. Confusion. Frustration. Want. Anger.

