I leaned in closer, lowering my voice to a soft, playful tone. The teasing edge was deliberate—I wanted to see just how much I could push him.

They say men find it hard to resist a little flirtation. Time to put that theory to the test.

"Your place," I murmured, lacing my words with just the right amount of suggestion.

But Dorian didn’t even flinch. Staying as composed as ever, he calmly stepped back, creating a comfortable space between us. ...