Asher needed to push her away before this went too far. He moved her across the room until her back pressed against the wall. Her mouth opened, but Asher didn’t let her say whatever she wanted to say.

His lips slanted over hers, his tongue diving into her mouth. From her response to him, he could tell she’d never been kissed like this— the way he kissed her, and the possessive side of him growled in approval, needing to leave his mark.

His hands slipped from her arms to her hips as he ...