She stood frozen stiff and cold, like ice incarnate. The chill on the nape of her neck made her jolt: his hand, cold and firm, dragged her forward until she was flush against his chest. Her breath hitched. It took her a moment to register what was happening, and when his tongue swept across her sealed lips, a shudder raced down her spine.

A firm arm encircled her waist and yanked her in so their bodies were pressed tightly together. Her wide eyes reflected sheer panic as he loomed over her, ...