Chapter 19

Sophie's pov ; His eyes were darker than usual, his pupils dilated. I knew he wasn't doing it on purpose, but his expression made my heartbeat quicken and my breathing shallow. He was staring at me, and for the first time in a long while, I felt so shy under his gaze. He pulled me closer, and I felt his breath on my face, warm and intoxicating. My body trembled under his touch. His hands were so large, his fingers rough and calloused. He held my face with a gentleness that seemed out of place for him. His lips met mine in a tender kiss, his tongue grazing my lower lip, his hands moving to the back of my head and tangling in my hair. He was surprisingly gentle, and I could feel the longing behind his movements. It was as if he was holding back, afraid of losing control. "Hmmm...sir!" I let out a small whimper, unable to resist him, and his grip on me tightened. He kissed me harder, his hands sliding down my back and pulling me onto his lap. "Don't call me that," he said, his voice husky