AURORA'S POV:

“Uhmm,” I gasped, unable to catch my breath as Kasper’s lips claimed mine. My tongue moved reluctantly against his.

His hands trailed slowly down my waist, every touch, every movement, tempered by my nerves. My body responded instinctively, but my heart and mind were hesitant. There was a strange ache beneath it all. Something felt…wrong.

I pulled away, trying to catch my breath. “No,” I said, my voice firm. Moving out of his arm. “Kasper, I can’t do this. ...