Nora's breath hitched as she felt the heat of his body pressing against hers. His grip on her wrists was firm, unrelenting, but his eyes—those dark, burning eyes—held something beyond anger. Desire. Possession. A fire that made her shiver.
"I asked you a question, Nora," his voice was husky, rough with restrained emotion. "Answer me."
Her lips parted, but no words came out. A storm raged inside her—fear, defiance, longing—all tangled together. She should push him away, should fight back, but instead, her pulse quickened, her body betraying her mind.
He didn't wait. With a growl, he crushed his lips to hers, seizing her mouth in a kiss so deep, so demanding, it stole her breath. His hands, though firm, softened as they moved to cup her face, tilting her head just right to deepen the kiss. His lips were hot, insistent, claiming her with every stroke of his tongue.