Chapter 18

Heather

If you asked me what the stupidest thing I've ever done was, I would say letting Ivik touch me. Again. Even though I managed to avoid falling for his charm the first time, I'm giving in to it again. I was not only stupid, but I was also putting everything I had worked so hard to build at risk. This temptation could be my downfall, but at that moment, my logic and reasoning seemed to fade away as I was consumed by the pull of our bond.

“I always thought of kissing you, pumpkin,” he murmured, caressing my cheek with his thumb. And before I could protest or push him away, his lips were on mine again. His tongue swept into my mouth and left me breathless. His kiss was possessive, taking what he wanted without hesitation. Regardless, I couldn’t deny that it felt good. It was so good that I welcomed it with parted lips and an arched neck. My hands found their way up his chest, fisting into the fabric of his shirt as I gave in.

As his hand slowly moved up my thigh, waves of heat went