Natalia stopped for a minute to catch her breath, lowering her eyes to Axton's rapidly beating heart.

"I am flattered."

"Flattered?" His voice was raspy, breathy, and you could almost estimate the speed of his heartbeat by how ragged his breathing was.

"I mean...I am the one who has this much effect on you. I always just thought..." She let her voice trail off, knowing he already knew what she wanted to say.

He smiled, a small one sided smile, then looked up at her. "I am trying so hard not to lose control. With you."

He stood up and took a step back. "It would be best if I...