Chapter 41

Valerie's POV

The air between us heated.

The breeze stayed cool, but our bodies warmed each other.

Darius's gaze pinned me in place, his silver eyes darkened with heat and possessiveness. I could feel the tension radiating from him in the confined space of my bed. His hand was already placed at my back, pushing me closer to him—our chests touched, and I looked up at him, still breathing heavily af