43 — DESMOND STERLING (POV)

“Wait here.” I say, sliding my finger down her jaw to her chin.

I walk to the kitchen, opening the freezer to grab an ice cube, “You seem to have quite enjoyed the cold sensation against your skin…”

She's staring at me with a naughty expression that makes me shiver all over.

“Did you know, Rose? They say hell is actually cold.”

I give her a smile and pick up the ice cube, moving closer to the couc