Chapter 99: Wicked and Wild

[WARNING: The following contains heavy mature content.]

Lina was touched by his sincerity. Her chest felt light. For some reason, she felt safe with a man she had known for only two days. Her grip tightened on his hand and she tugged at it.

Kade bent down until their faces were level again. He raised a brow, his lips twitching. She wondered if he was trying to suppress a smile.

"I'm willing," Lina admitted in a small voice that could be drowned by the wind.

"Truly?" Kade insisted, shifting her hair back. His hand briefly touched her neck and she was already glowing red.

"Truly."

Kade's mouth pulled into a slight smile. She was bold. Suddenly, he bent and captured her lips. She froze, confused and still.

"Follow me," Kade said, hotly against her mouth. She tasted faintly of the sweet tea she had drunk.