If you asked me what the stupidest thing I've ever done was, I would say letting Ivik touch me. Again. Even though I managed to avoid falling for his charm the first time, I'm giving in to it again. I was not only stupid, but I was also putting everything I had worked so hard to build at risk. This temptation could be my downfall, but at that moment, my logic and reasoning seemed to fade away as I was consumed by the pull of our bond.

“I always thought of kissing you, pumpkin,” he murmured, caressing my cheek with his thumb. And before I could protest or push him...