ISOLDE

My heart pounded hard in my chest.

I grabbed his arm. “Stop this, Rowan!”

“I can’t.”

His voice was rough, almost strained. He jerked his arm away and cornered me again. His lips hovered just a few inches from mine. I could feel his breath, hot and uneven. My whole body froze.

Then...

A knock came.

“Your Highness, Prince Finnian is here.”

Rowan groaned but didn’t move away. His lips were still close, so close I could feel the warmth of his breath brushing my ...