Emma’s POV

I shook my head and began to pull away but he held me fast and his eyes bore into mine. It wasn’t fair. No one could ever make me feel the way Ellis made me feel and he knew it. His lips descended on mine, warm and soft, capturing me completely. I sighed and moved my arms to wrap them around his neck, unable to deny what I wanted from him.

He scooped me up into his arms, holding me bridal style.

“Ack!” I yelped when my legs flew ...