Chapter 244

Danika let out a startled cry when she suddenly found herself pressed against the wardrobe and caged by the king.

One moment, she was on her way to the door, and the next, she was caged to the wall. He crowded her personal space, standing so close that all she saw and smelled was him.

Then he was kissing her.

His lips landed on hers, and his hand slid from her chin to graze her hair. His fingers clenched, fisting her hair as electricity arced between them.

"Danika!" Her lips were forced apart with the motion, and his tongue shot inside. She was mildly scared at his intensity, but at the same time, she felt a great wave of relief as if she'd finally come home.

His torso pressing against hers, his arm came off the wardrobe from behind her and wrapped around her waist in a merciless hold. His tongue swirled around hers, and with lights dancing in her head, she vaguely realized that this kiss wasn't anything like the kisses he'd given her in the last few mo