Chapter 425

Adam winced from the pain. Celine was still the same—always biting. With a swift motion, he pushed her back, which caused her to fall onto the couch, and her body sank into the cushions. Just as she was about to sit up, his tall, imposing frame pressed down on her and pinned her against the couch Celine's hands pressed against his firm chest as she frowned. "Adam, what are you—" Before she could finish, her lips were sealed—Adam had lowered his head and captured her mouth in a deep kiss. Her eyes widened in shock. The last time they had been this close was back in that village when he had forced himself on her. After returning, they kept their distance. But now, his familiar scent—clean yet domineering—came crashing over her again as he pried her lips apart and invaded her mouth. Celine felt her mind go completely blank. "Adam, let go of me!" She struggled fiercely, her hands pushing against his black suit jacket. Her fingers brushed against the cold metal of the tassel brooc