The Aphrodisiac...

Looking up, Damian's gaze locked on Eve, mirroring her shock as he blurted out, "It's… it's an aphrodisiac."

Damian's words caused Evelina to blink in surprise. "An aphrodisiac?" She asked in a breathy, disbelieving voice. "Why would someone—what are we supposed to do to stop this?"

Damian's jaw clenched, his fists curling at his sides as he fought to maintain control. The room seemed to shrink, and the heat between them was overwhelming. "A bath," he said finally in a tight voice. "Maybe cold water will help."

Without another word, they both moved toward the bathroom at the same time. 

Their arms brushed, and the contact sent an electric current shooting through Evelina. She bit her lip, fighting the urge to lean into him.

"G-Go… uhn you, go ahead," she said, gesturing toward the bathroom. "It's your room."

"Ladies first," Damian countered, his silver eyes gleaming with an intensity that made her stomach twist.