Jace didn’t say anything else. Instead, he grabbed Kayla, pulled her against him, and crashed his lips on hers. The kiss wasn’t soft, it was raw, forceful, and filled with need.

He moved his hand slowly, gripping her waist before sliding it down to cup her ass. Without breaking the kiss, he pushed her back toward the bed. When the backs of her knees hit the edge, he shoved her down flat.

Kayla gasped, breathless, as her back landed on the cool sheets. Jace immediately climbed over her and ...