Pauline's POV
He pressed my body against the narrow bed, his large frame overwhelming the small space. Every touch sent waves through me, making me lose all rational thought in the heat of our closeness.
This was the nearest I had ever been to him, except for that accidental kiss we shared. His eyes held that same bitter resentment, and once again, something sharp twisted painfully in my chest.
"Taking my first love's life wasn't enough for you, was it? Now you want to claim my body too?" His voice was rough with anger. "I never imagined someone with such innocent eyes could be so heartless."
"Are you planning to abandon me completely after this? Is that your endgame?"
His fingers gripped my chin, but despite the harshness in his words, his touch held an unexpected tenderness that made my pulse race.
"Yes," I whispered before my mind could catch up with my mouth.
He made a sharp sound with his tongue and shook his head. "Fine," he said quietly.
