“Good morning, princess.” 

Adrian said in a smooth voice, brushing against my ear. His lips followed as he pressed a slow, lazy kiss on my temple, then my cheek. His fingers traced down the side of my neck like they had all the time in the world. 

I swallowed hard, my throat tight, but I didn’t move away. I couldn’t even if I tried. 

His arm slid around my waist, pulling me closer to his bare chest. His skin was warm against my back, his breath hot against the shell of my ...