Chapter 65

Lara

As much as I want to bang Ashton, I am aware that I must be the one to bring reason into this situation. He is on the verge of crossing a line, and it is up to me to prevent it from happening.

“Ashton—” I try to sound strict as I push at his chest, but my voice betrays me when he kisses my neck. A whimper slips out, and I curse the good-looking Alpha for being so skillful with his lips. If he gets any better at finding my weak spots, I will die one day.

“Mmm?” Ashton hums while pressing small kisses to my collarbone, his hand sliding up my back to rest on the nape of my neck. His touch is hot and rough - a stark reminder of the primal strength hidden beneath his polished exterior.

He is incredibly alluring, yet I have to fight my slutty, inner desires.

“We shouldn’t have sex,” I tell him.

He stops what he is doing to stare down at me. “What do you mean?”

“What I mean is that there needs to be more to this relationship than just sex.”

He grins.

“But sex with you is so wond