I quickly removed my hands. Astride’s eyes had already darkened. Emotions swirled up in his eyes, a mixture of jealousy and primal lust.

He just stood there for a moment, taking me in, his eyes slowly scanning my body from head to toe.

Astride was in front of me. My body trembled under his hungry gaze. "These lips of yours will get you into trouble." Astride’s padded thumb brushed my lips seductively.

"You are driving me insane." His voice vibrated in a deep, throaty whisper.

He grabbed my waist with his hand, digging me into his chest, then his lips came down on mine.

My body shook uncontrollably at the...