Chapter 23. A Step Too Far

[Elise’s POV]

I stare into William’s dark eyes while my insides begin to churn, but I can’t seem to stop the sudden need to feel him against me. I knew that this was dangerous and I shouldn’t be making any moves, but he started it, right?

Leaning forward, I let my hands snake into his hair. It’s soft to the touch, and as my fingers begin to move, a groan of pleasure escapes William’s lips.

“Are you too afraid?” I murmur when he continues to not move. “You try to pretend that you are this dominant man, but you’re really a gentleman deep down, right? Look at you; you’ve got me trapped here, and I’m actually giving you the go-ahead, but you aren’t moving.”

Although I could easily close the distance between us while he remained there dumbfounded, I knew that taking that step would be dangerous.

“I thought so,” I sigh, beginning to release him. “Despite all that swagger, you aren’t actually the assertive type.”

Feeling disappointment rush through