Eric lifted Sarah’s chin with his long, slender fingers, slightly tilting his head so that their lips pressed tightly together.

The forceful kiss matched his usual demeanor—calm, restrained, yet overwhelmingly dominant, allowing no room for resistance.

He patiently teased her teeth with his tongue, filling her mouth with his presence. Sarah’s back was against the cold wall, but the heat of his lips made her feel numb, the contrast between the two sensations ...