chapter 4

Chapter 4: Desire

Lena knew she was in too deep.

She had told herself that being with Asher was a mistake, that his world was too dangerous, too consuming. Yet, here she was, standing in the middle of his penthouse, the city lights flickering through the windows, casting shadows across his sharp features.

He stood in front of her, his dark eyes locked onto hers with an intensity that stole her breath.

“You’re quiet,” he murmured, taking a slow step forward.

Lena swallowed. “I don’t know what to say.”

His lips curved into a smirk. “Lying isn’t a good look on you, princess.”

She exhaled sharply, frustration bubbling to the surface. “Then what do you want me to say, Asher? That I know I shouldn’t be here? That I know you’re dangerous, but I can’t seem to stay away?”

His smirk faded, replaced by something deeper, something raw. “Yes.”

Lena’s pulse pounded in her ears as he reached out, tracing his fingers down her arm, sending shivers racing through her body.

“Tell me, Lena,” he continued, his voice low, seductive. “Tell me you want me to stop.”

She opened her mouth, but no words came out.

Because she didn’t want him to stop.

And he knew it.

Asher’s hand slid to the small of her back, tugging her against him, his body warm and solid. The scent of him—spiced cologne and something distinctly masculine—wrapped around her, making her dizzy.

“You can leave right now,” he whispered, his lips hovering just above hers. “But if you stay, I won’t hold back.”

Lena’s breath hitched. She should walk away. She should leave before she lost herself completely.

But she didn’t.

Instead, she tilted her chin up, meeting his gaze with defiance. “Then don’t.”

That was all it took.

With a low growl, Asher crushed his lips against hers, his kiss fierce, demanding. Lena melted against him, her fingers tangling in his hair as he deepened the kiss, his hands roaming over her body with a possessiveness that sent heat pooling in her core.

He backed her against the wall, his body pressing into hers, his lips trailing down her jawline, leaving a trail of fire in their wake.

“You drive me insane,” he murmured against her skin, his hands gripping her waist like he was afraid she’d disappear.

Lena gasped as he nipped at her neck, her fingers tightening in his hair. “Asher…”

He groaned at the sound of his name on her lips, his grip tightening. “Say it again.”

She did. Over and over, as his hands explored, as his lips claimed hers with a hunger that left her breathless.

But it wasn’t just passion that burned between them. It was something more. Something dangerous.

Something neither of them could walk away from now.

And neither of them wanted to.

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