Eden Hart POV

For a fraction of a second, Cassian's massive body went entirely rigid above her.

Before he could even process the words, Eden surged upward and slammed her lips against his.

The moment the shock broke, their hands began frantically roaming over each other's bare skin, her fingers digging into his broad shoulders, his grip tightening on her waist until it bruised.

It was a brief, chaotic collision of heat and hunger.

With a sharp, ragged breath, Cassian abruptly broke the kiss, his chest heaving as he stared down at her with dark, suspicious eyes.

"You are so proactive now, little pet." Cassian drawled, his voice a low,...