Damien’s restraint was hanging by a thread.
He scooped her into his arms effortlessly, carrying her toward the bed with a care that contrasted the raw hunger in his eyes. Every muscle in his body was tense, coiled, barely holding back the storm inside him.
He laid her down gently, as if she were something precious, something to be cherished. But the moment his lips met hers, the control he had been clinging to shattered.
The kiss was slow at first. Deep, unhurried, consuming. His tongue teased hers, coaxing her into surrender. His hands roamed down the sides of her body, fingers tracing the fabric of her dress as he pressed himself against her, letting her feel just how much he needed her.
Raven’s heart pounded. Heat curled in her belly, spreading like wildfire through her veins. She w
