Book I - 31

SCARLET

Luke kissed me as if my mouth was his favorite meal. He was aggressive, needy, and hungry, as if he were searching for something. My muscles tensed, and my senses stirred up. His hand dropped to my waist, then his fingers slowly slipped into my shirt. I shivered. Immediately, I caught his hand. I’d almost forgotten we were in his office. Anyone could enter at any moment.

He stopped the kiss. Our mouths parted slightly, but his gaze remained on mine. My lips felt swollen. I didn’t think I could resist him anymore. I wanted him to kiss me again, but I feared the aftermath. This wouldn’t change the fact that he was hiding something from me. I know I shouldn’t care because it’s his life, but everything becomes a real deal when it comes to Luke.

“We can’t.” I swallowed hard. “We can’t make this work.”

“Why not?” he muttered. He brushed his fingers along my jaw, eyes fixed intently on mine.

“I think you know why. You’ve been lying to me.”

“No. I never lied to you, Scarlet.”

“But yo