Chapter 58. That's So Hot

"Livia,” Colt said, “this is serious.”

“You think I don’t know?” I tried to push away from him, but he pinned me to himself, his erection spearing my abdomen.

Air rushed into my lungs.

“You’re safe here.” His lips were warm against my forehead, my cheek, my hair. “I’ll hold you in my arms if it makes the story easier.”

“Whatever you heard was true,” I said, wondering who he paid to dig into my past. 

Because that information was not supposed to just be lying around.

In fact, it should not even exist, if my aunt had done as she promised.

“I want to hear your version.”

“I hope you’ll always say that.” The wistfulness in my voice caught me off guard.

And I heard his breath catch. “I will.” His words came out slowly. “Please Livia,” and his finger began to run down my spine.

My eyes closed at those words, my arms tightening around his waist, unsure exactly what he was begging for.

“Come on,” his voice was soft and coaxing i