SERAPHINA As Dante made his way toward me with his dark gaze threatening to combust me in place, I inched back and ended up between Allister’s spread knees. His hands landed on my shoulders like he was steadying me, giving me his support against Dante. It was stupid of me to think any of them as my support when I knew all too well what Allister was like. And yet still, I leaned into him. Allister leaned forward and his lips brushed my ear as he whispered, “Look him in the eyes. Try not to be afraid and let him take the control.” I didn't think I had any control to begin with, but then, Allister hadn’t tried to force me and control me. He had left it all to me and sat back, giving me time to adjust to him and suck him at my own pace. And he had still looked on the verge of losin