Velvet’s POV

I could feel his warm breath against my ear as he spoke. His scent filled my nose as he pulled closer to me.

My heart was beating too fast and out of control.

He pulled me into my room before leaving. I stood there, hugging myself, trying to calm my racing thoughts when the door suddenly burst open again.

I nearly jumped.

Zavian stepped inside this time shutting the door behind him, locking it as though sealing the world out. His chest rose and fell like he’d run the whole way back.

“Velvet,” he said softly.

My heart flipped.

But before I could speak, he reached into his...