“Do I scare you?” Lucien’s words came out as a whisper.

Ashley blinked, barely able to register the words as she stared into his eyes. His hot breath fanned her skin, his scent filling up her nostrils. Lucien was close, so close that a slight movement from either of them could cause their lips to …

‘No, snap out of it, Ashley.’ She mentally scolded herself, pulling back with the speed of light.

“N-No,” She stuttered, looking away “You just confuse me…”

“Confuse?” He ...