Simone POV
My heart feels like it's going to pound out of my chest. He wants our bond. He wants me. Can I trust him to never betray me? I look into his hazel eyes and see nothing but sincerity and desire. Am I willing to take the chance he won't repeat his mistakes? Every cell in my body is vibrating with a resounding yes. Before I can stop myself, I stand without a word. A flash of fear and determination in his eyes has a shiver running down my spine.
His hand lifts from his lap intending to grab mine, but I step closer. Confusion quickly morphs into shock when I straddle his thighs. His hands almost instinctively move to grip my hips. I lower my mouth and press my lips against his. I'm not sure where this courage is coming from, but I'm running with it. I've never been with another ma
