Serena’s heart pounded against her chest as Daniel’s body pinned her to the wall, his breath hot against her lips. His dark eyes burned with that possessive fire that always made her stomach twist. It's a traitorous spark of desire she despised. “Say it again,” he growled, his mouth already so close she could taste the champagne on his breath. But she wouldn’t give him the satisfaction. Not tonight. Not ever again.

In one sharp moment, Serena brought her knee up hard between his ...