I gasped, instinctively turning my head away from Hadrian, which only served to expose the curve of my neck. His smirk widened as he leaned in closer, the coolness of his breath grazing my skin. A shiver spread through my body, igniting a flood of sensations I wasn’t prepared for.

"Your scent..." he murmured, his voice low and dripping with seduction. "It makes me want to consume you whole."

His words struck a chord deep within me, sending my heart racing uncontrollably. He ...