Chapter Eleven - Between power and family

Regina I failed to hear the eruption of chaos over the desire that thrummed through me. I had never imagined kissing Dante and I never imagined it would feel like this. Passionate, burning, and consuming every fiber of my being. This was unlike anything I've ever felt and the worst part, I never wanted it to end. Slowly, Dante pulled away from me and my eyes travelled to his swollen lips. His tongue darted out to lick the seams and I wanted to kiss him again. "I told you I had everything under control" He whispered and it snapped me right out of my thoughts. Of course, this was part of his plan to sell the idea that we were really involved. He distanced himself and I finally faced the crowd. "What's the meaning of this?" Enzo asked, his voice barely containing the rage he was feeling. "Is that question supposed to be for me?" Dante asked in a low tone and Enzo's face faltered. "O-Of-Of course not. I'm just... surprised" he explained. Unconsciously my eyes travelled the room and landed