Chapter 27

"I need to lift up your shirt to see the damage, angel." I saw a faint sparkle appear in his eyes, and I was overcome with desire to melt before him.

If he hadn't noticed the blush of shame on my cheeks earlier, he had noticed it now.

"Lift up your arms." There was nothing I could do but obey his gentle demand.

He took his time, softly pulling my blouse away until he was staring at my bare skin. Now that I was in my bra, I felt his gaze flicker across the lace fabric as my hands sprang up to encircle my chest. I shouldn't have...