Xavier Knight's POV

I walked out of the room, my heart pounding. The sensation of Sophia's skin still lingered on my fingertips.

Her warmth lingered, her breath still ghosted against my palm, her scent curled around me like a tether. I could still feel the shudder of her body against mine.

And I knew—if I didn't leave then, I wouldn't be able to resist her.

"Stop!"

Ethan's voice exploded in my head, a snarl drenched in ...