Selene POV

“You do.” He pulled back to look at me. His eyes burning silver. “Deep down, you understand. You know I’d do anything for you. Even hurt you temporarily to save you from worse pain.”

“That’s not…”

He kissed me again. Silencing my protest.

And despite everything…despite the lies, despite the anger, despite knowing I should push him away…

I kissed him back.

Let him pull me under. Let pleasure drown out the questions.

His hands made quick work of my dress. ...