But before I could take more than a few steps, I climbed back onto the bed, lifted my chin with feigned confidence. “Why should I leave? We’re legally married. We’re Fate Mates. Even if you want that… I’ll say yes.”

Kane froze for a second, as if the tight string in his head had snapped.

In the next moment, he reached out, wrapped an arm around my back, and pressed me back under him.

His big hands held my face as if I were the most precious treasure in the world.

He lowered his head and gently licked my lips, then lifted his head to check my reaction. Seeing me...