Chapter 49

With his hands soft on my skin, he pulled me out of the limousine and applied pressure to my elbow. As I reentered the world, I lifted my dress and straightened out the unwanted creases. The material slid on my body, hugging my hips and dropping against my legs. Derrick was standing next to me, his presence overpowering me, and before I realized it, his hand had returned to mine, firmly grasping my palm.

I sat up straight and raised my eyes to his again, my heart racing frantically in my chest. My body pulled toward his heat, and the visceral way he was already looking at me...