Chapter 36: Bonds

I arched a brow at Ezra, a perfect imitation of the expression that drove me crazy. Then I sat up, ever so slightly, so that the top of my breasts floated in the water. I watched his eyes begin to heat as he studied my every movement. I grabbed the wine and took a long sip, making sure to swirl it in my mouth for a long moment before swallowing. I stared at him, my eyes an open challenge.

Ezra's eyes were lit with desire. He leaned down and took my glass of wine from me. He drank it, his gaze never leaving mine.

"You're playing with fire, little mouse," he murmured. "Think very carefully before you continue."

I took the wine back and sipped it before setting it down on the tray. Then, as suddenly as I was able, I grabbed a handful of his shirt and pulled his lips to mine. I knew the moment our lips touched that I was sealing my fate. There would be no going back after this moment. Somehow, with the one kiss, I was tying my fate with his.