Chapter 14

Astrid’s POV

His mouth crushed mine like he’d been holding back for years.

My gasp was swallowed instantly, his lips stealing the breath I didn’t even know I still had in me. For a heartbeat, I thought I’d push him away, but instead my fingers curled into his shirt, dragging him closer until there was no space left between us.

Damn, he was warm. Too warm. His scent– cedarwood and smoke wrapped around me, making my head spin.

I should’ve stopped. I knew I ...