Chapter 68

When I didn't reply right away, Maeve moved to push past me. I grabbed her wrist just as she passed me, and yanked her body back. Her back hit my front and I wrapped my free arm around her middle before she could try to get away. I brought my lips down to her ear, chuckling lowly and making her shiver.

"Oh, Ember," I whispered in a husky voice. "There will come a day when you strip for me before