Chapter 23

Elodie

I froze, staring at the hand wrapped tight around mine.

It was warm, with lean sculpted muscles and prominent veins. They extended all the way to his arm, disappearing into his chest. My heart stopped when I reached his eyes.

They were half-lidded, but blazing, as if he’d dragged himself out of unconsciousness just to make sure I knew exactly how much he didn’t want me there.

“I—” My throa