Allison's POV
"Sorry," he murmured, his voice dropping to a rough whisper that sent shivers racing down my spine.
His fingers splayed possessively across my lower back, burning through the thin fabric of my cover-up. "I just saw you were about to fall."
Our faces were inches apart, and I could smell the salt on his skin mixed with his uniquely smell—something that made my wolf purr with satisfaction.
His eyes darkened as they dropped to my lips, and for a heart-stopping second, I thought he might kiss me.
I twisted gently in his arms, forcing myself to break the moment before I did something incredibly stupid—like actually kiss him.
"It's fine," I managed, my voice embarrassingly breathy. "Lily's asleep. She'll probably stay that way until morning."
Lucian's eyes rem
