He slowly stalked toward me, his predatory focus never leaving my face as he came closer and closer. I backed up away from him automatically. But, too soon, a hard wall bumped against my back, trapping me.

I swallowed, my throat bobbing, as he came to a halt a mere foot away from me. I felt smaller than ever with his broad chest blocking my view of anything else, but I refused to let myself cringe back.

Instead, I looked up and met his heavy gaze head-on. His breath was hot and ...