She couldn’t resist a challenge. This giant and his arrogance could be a worthy adversary. “I think you’re underestimating me.”
He stopped suddenly and pivoted, causing her to crash into the expanse of his chest again. “Is that so?”
Dawn swallowed, looking up to meet his gaze, feeling like she had to crane her neck to see the top of the tallest building in a hive city. “Yes.”
“You’re not the innocent you seem?”
Was his voice always that husky? She wasn’t sure, but his tone was having an effect on her. A moment ago, she’d been about to find the exit on her own, but now that this male was forcing her to go, she decided she didn’t want to leave.
Could it have anything to do with her foolish desire to spend more time in the massive brute’s company?No, she told herself with an internal headshake.I just don’t appreciate being told what to do.
Chalking her response up to her usual disrespect for authority, she went all in. “Like I said, I’m new to the club but not the lifestyle.”
His gaze burned her from head to toe and back. A slow burn that caused the skin his eyes traveled over to ignite. A chain reaction invaded her entire body.
The smile was back. And this time, it looked predatory.
