His Darkest Embrace (30 page)

His hand slid from her neck, trailing a line of fire downward until he rested his large palm against her heaving chest. Her nipples were hard, erect, and she flinched as his fingers passed over them.

Julian’s mouth was near her ear and his breath sent tingles of heat across her skin as he spoke, his voice low and sensual. “But it’s a different world today, and right now you could be the devil’s sidekick, for all I care.” The air thickened, changed into something dangerous.

Jaden’s pulse quickened even more and her eyes widened as his left hand traveled down to her hip. The unmistakable feel of his hard cock dug into her back and liquid heat began to pool between her legs.

What the hell was wrong with her? She should be kicking his ass but good instead of dancing on the edge. This game would not end well for her.

“It’s been too long, Jaden.”

Her tongue caught between her teeth as her name fell from his lips. The way he said it sent waves of pleasure rolling through her. It wasn’t fair. She wanted to hang her head in shame at the betrayal of her body.

He tipped her head up until it rested against his chest and their eyes met. Long moments passed, and the only sound that was heard was their heavy breathing.

Then he smiled, but there was a cruelty in the depths of his eyes that gave her pause and put her instantly on edge.

“Yeah, way too long.” He paused, and in that moment nothing existed but the two of them. “You’ll do,” he said roughly.

Then his mouth was upon hers, open, hot, and demanding.

And even though it was all wrong and dark and humiliating, deep inside, the cat began to purr.

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