Natasha's POV

I want to tell Valerian to get off me but it's like my body had froze and I can say or do anything.

He's on top of me right now while looking at me with intense eyes as his fingers softly grazed my collarbone.

I swallowed hard to calm my always erratic heartbeat when he was so close to me.

"Tell me, Natasha." Valerian paused as he penetrated me with his piercing eyes.

I want to avoid his gaze but it's just impossible to when he locked my eyes in with his.

Damn it.

"Did you miss me?" He breathed deeply. "When you go out with Elyse and...