She curled into his arms, hardly daring to breathe. His hold was firm, unyielding, as though he had no intention of letting her go anytime soon.
Her thoughts were in chaos, drifting in directions she did not dare follow. Heat crept up her spine, and she wanted nothing more than to knock some sense back into herself.
This was not even the first time they had crossed that line, so why did his teasing voice and closeness make her feel so unsteady now?
Just like before, being trapped against him made her feel as though her whole body was slowly dissolving.
The embarrassment was unbearable, tangled together with a strange, unwelcome flutter in her heart.
He seemed to enjoy watching her struggle. The corner of his mouth lifted slightly as he spoke, each word calm and deliberate. "Why are you trying to hide? You look just fine."
Her face burned even hotter. "Victor!"
