Chapter 73

Lilah flinched, instinctively trying to dodge. Gabriel's strong hand clamped down on her shoulder, his other hand gripping the collar of her shirt and yanking it down. His handsome face instantly buried into the curve of her collarbone, teeth pressing in a bit too hard—Lilah gasped from the sting, tilting her face upward. Gabriel eased up, his touch turning gentler, but his lips didn't stop—trailing down bit by bit until they caught on the thin layer of fabric underneath. The tea that had spilled earlier had soaked through her white undergarment. He nipped and toyed at it with his lips and teeth, and Lilah's breathing turned heavy. She glanced down at the scene, her face going bright red, the blush quickly coloring her entire ear. Her hands clung tightly to his arms, maybe a little too tight. He pulled back, slightly flushed, his eyes tinted with heat. He raised his head, looked at her, then suddenly cupped her face and kissed her hard again. No one knew how long the kiss lasted—until