Chapter 254

Samuel stepped closer, trapping Shelmaine between himself and the door. She felt a wave of humiliation wash over her, turning her head away, desperate to avoid any contact with him. But Samuel wasn't about to back down that easily. His hand grabbed her chin and pressed his lips against hers. Shelmaine felt the heat of his invasion, but there was nowhere to escape. His kiss was hard and unrelenting, stealing her breath, while his other hand gripped her waist, sending a shiver through her body. She let out a small, frightened sound as fear took hold. This wasn't the first time Samuel had tried to intimidate her, reminding her of the twisted, complicated history they once shared as a married couple. It had been so long since they'd been together, and now all the frustration he'd been holding back had turned into something dangerous, something that burned in his eyes and his touch. He was losing control. His hand slipped down her waist, and his fingers trailed along the hem of her