I couldn't get my mind off it. The kiss. His scent. His hands holding me so tightly that I felt branded by his touch. How we had fit perfectly together. I took in a shaky breath. My hands were still vibrating and I couldn't stop it. Why had I allowed him to kiss me like that? Why? Now I couldn't get him off my mind.

And I was stuck in my room, alone. God this was so frustrating!

Shortly after Rafe had ordered me to leave his room, Aramatha had knocked on my door and announced to me that as punishment of breaking the portrait, I was grounded in my...