130. ROYAL SLUT

Evelise’s POV. But as I turned to leave, to escape his ever-too-hot presence and the dangerous words still echoing in my ears, Soren’s hand shot out. His strong fingers wrapped firmly around my neck, pulling me back. A sharp gasp tore from my throat, but it was instantly swallowed by his mouth crashing down on mine. His lips were warm and soft, unlike his reputation. They claimed mine with a raw force that made my knees buckle. For one stunned second, I froze, eyes wide open in shock. Then a wildfire of sensation exploded through me. His grip on my neck tightened, tilting my head exactly how he wanted as he deepened the kiss, his tongue sweeping in to taste me like he had every right to. A helpless moan slipped from me before I could stop it or the aching pulse settling between my thighs. My hands flew up instinctively, pressing against his hard chest, but instead of pushing him away, my fingers curled into the edges of his breastplate, clutching him closer. Wrong. This is so w