Page 32 of Legacy
His lips press against my shoulder, light and casual, like he’s done it a million times.
I don’t evenreallyknow him.
I can’t help the chuckle that escapes my lips. This is crazy, but my heart flutters when I feel his breath along my neck, his teeth grazing lightly.
“Look at you,” he drawls. “Still glowing. Still mine. How am I supposed to let you leave?” he murmurs against my skin so quietly, it’s almost like he’s speaking to himself.
His words send a shiver down my spine, but I play it cool. I turn over to face him, his beautiful light eyes warm and soft in the shaded morning light.
“Who says you have to let me go?” I ask, my voice soft, holding back so much more. I don’t want to leave his bed. His warmth. His presence that feels so right against mine.
Damn it.
I’m one ofthosegirls.
Heart in my vagina.
Lose your virginity. Now you’re attached.
Suck it up, Adriana.
“I’m guessing you’re worried about your family,” he says, a hint of curiosity creeping into his tone, enough to make me tense.
He knows.
His fingers trail across my bare shoulder, moving down my arm in feathery touches that relax me, disarm me. I sigh in contentment.
He’s a weakness.
A delicious, beautiful weakness.
I press a kiss to his lips, and he freezes for half a second before taking control; his fingers grip into my hair as he tilts my head and deepens the kiss.
So much control.
This man is possessive.
I press my hands to his chest and break the kiss. His eyes stay on my lips as he licks his.
“My family is pretty powerful,” I say gently, trying not to reveal too much.
He smirks, eyes flicking to mine. His knuckles graze my cheek.
“I can handle powerful families,” he leans in, breath fanning my neck as his teeth graze my pulse point. “I can guarantee mine’s more powerful.”
He pulls back, gaze sharp and predatory, that smirk still in place. My breath hitches.
“Let me have you, Scarlet. Let me show you what we could be. Who you could be by my side.”
My brows furrow. “What do you mean?”
Every red flag flares to life. Alarms. Sirens. Screaming at me.
Danger.
Torturous.
Devastating.
