But I don’t want to stop this.
I couldn’t even if I tried.
His mouth locks over mine, and his fingers lock around the back of my neck, holding me in place as he presses into me.
One thick, toned arm slips around my back, holding me as though he never wants to let me go.
The kiss is intense. Intimate. Electric. Passionate.
It steals my breath and stops my heart. It silences my thoughts and sets my body on fire.
When a low growl rumbles from his lips, showing his pleasure, my knees go weak, and I almost collapse against him. He pushes his tongue into my mouth and deepens the kiss.
I’m melting against him, caught in the moment, forgetting who and where I am.
Never in my life have I been this attracted to someone before. Never have I felt this type of physical connection, this level of need—a feverish desire.
My body has a mind of its own as my hands run up his back, slipping beneath his shirt to brush over the heat of his bare skin. Muscles on top of muscles. He’s a solid wall of art, every piece of him crafted to perfection.
When he pulls away, I’m breathless, and my lips are swollen and red.
His breathing is heavy as he stares down at me.
“Do you want to get out of here?” he asks, his voice husky and low.
Say no. You can’t just leave. It’s reckless and irresponsible. You’ve never done anything like this in your life.You haven’t even been with a guy before, and now you’re standing here contemplating leaving with a total stranger.
Do I tell him I’m a virgin? Does he need to know that? Is it any of his business?
For crying out loud, Kat, aren’t you overthinking this?
“Okay,” I answer before I manage to talk myself out of it.
“Okay?” he grins, looking relieved.
“Okay,” I say again, with more confidence and a wide smile.
He steps away from me but slips his hand into mine.
I let him lead me off the balcony, back into the party, his jacket pulled tight around me and my head low so that I don’t see anyone I know and end up having to answer questions.
No one stops us as we slip into the elevator.
The doors slide closed behind us, and he pulls me into his arms again. His lips find mine, and I’m shocked at how comfortable I am. How right it feels.
I have no idea how my life is going to change now that my brother has taken over as leader of the family in this city, but I do know that for tonight, I don’t care. Tonight, I’m being reckless. Carefree. Adventurous.
Tonight is all about me.
And this tall, dark, mysterious stranger.
Chapter 3 - Yulian
I pull her through my front door into my penthouse, immediately wrapping my arms around her and kissing her again. I can’t get enough of her sweetness. Her lips are soft and inviting, and they belong against mine.
Lifting her, I wrap her legs around my waist as I carry her up to my bedroom.
She giggles when I put her down, standing on the edge of my bed, taller than me, with her arms wrapped over my shoulders.
