Simone
His words sent heat racing through my entire body, pooling low in my belly in a way I’d never experienced before. The raw hunger in his voice, the way his red eyes burned as he looked at me—it was intoxicating.
“That’s quite a promise,” I managed to say, though my voice came out breathier than I intended.
“It’s not a promise, little wolf,” he growled, his thumb still tracing my lower lip. “It’s a fact.”
The possessive tone in his voice should have annoyed me. I was a strong, independent woman who didn’t need any man claiming ownership over her. But instead of irritation, all I felt was a rush of arousal that made my thighs clench together.
“And what makes you think I want that?” I challenged, though we both knew it was a lie. The scent of my arousal was probably filling the cav
