Chapter 28

Vivian looked at Logan with icy detachment, disgust plain on her face. "I'm not interested," she spat. The coldness in her eyes sent a shiver down his spine. He grabbed her shoulders, pinning her beneath him. "Don't be difficult right now, okay? I know your body. You clearly—" Before he could finish, Vivian slapped him hard across the face, cutting him off mid-sentence. The sharp crack echoed through the empty room. Logan worked his tongue against the inside of his cheek where Vivian had struck him, his eyes hardening. He lunged forward suddenly, crushing his lips against hers in a violent, invasive kiss. Seeing that she clenched her teeth shut, he gripped her jaw forcefully and tried to pry her mouth open. But Vivian's temper flared. She bit down hard the moment his lips invaded hers. In an instant, the metallic, iron-heavy taste of blood spread across her mouth. Logan recoiled in pain, releasing her. She grabbed the glass of water from the nightstand, gulped a mouthful, swir