Chapter 376

I was trapped in his arms, stumbling over my words. "Do I even have a say in this?" My nerves were shot, seriously! I mean, I’ve been through bits and pieces before, but the full deal? Never. Ronald Wright tilted my chin up, his eyes locking with mine like some kind of magnetic force, pulling me in completely. Then he leaned in, nibbling lightly at my ear, his voice low and teasing. "I promise it won’t hurt, Isabella..." Suddenly, he bit me—not hard, but enough to send a shiver down my spine. I tried to say something, anything, but before the words could leave my mouth, his lips were on mine, deep and unyielding. He made it seem like I had a choice, but really? No chance. As a rookie in this game, I was out of my depth, fumbling around helplessly, until I just surrendered and let him take the lead. Even as he carried me to the bed, he never broke the kiss. His hands moved slowly, gently, easing off my clothes while his voice murmured soothing reassurances, like a soft lullaby. From eve