MAXINE

I should have pulled away. I should have slapped his hand aside but I just couldn’t. I was stunned and confused by the way he was looking at me. It wasn’t the look of a predator stalking up to his prey.

It wasn't the cold and calculating look I had come to see every time with him. This was different. I was so enthralled and I couldn't tear my eyes away from him.

I looked into his black eyes and he kept his eyes on me. His hand stayed on my cheek, his thumb brushing over my ...