Chapter 123

Cecilia's pov He suddenly laughed. In my eyes, was he the forbidden path I shouldn't take? I couldn't bear to meet his gaze anymore. The intensity there was far too much, raw, and tempting. "I have things to do this afternoon," I said, keeping my eyes fixed on the floor. "I should go eat lunch." This time, I didn't ask for his permission to leave. I simply turned and walked out of the room, feeling his eyes boring into my back with every step. He was incredible, in every way a woman could desire. His kiss had nearly drowned me in sensation. But of course he could make women fall for him—that was Alpha Sebastian Black's specialty, wasn't it? When he set his sights on a woman, how could she possibly resist? He could take or leave anyone without a second thought -- effortless for an Alpha of his status. But me? I didn't have the strength to fight the world for a man again. Not after what Alpha Xavier had put me through. ---- When I returned to the dining room, I immediately reached for a