Chapter 245

 “Then don't,” Danika pleaded, her hand still outstretched towards him. “Don't let me go.”

“I...” His throat worked; his lips snapped together.

He has something to say so badly. But why won't he? she wondered worriedly.

“Come to me.” The bed was so empty without him. Tomorrow, she must find out what's going on with him, but for tonight? She needed him close so badly, she was shaking with it.

He didn't budge. “Do not think you can tell me what to do.” The voice was laced with anger but the anger seemed to be directed at himself.

“I'm not,” she shook her head. “But the bed is so empty without you.”

A muscle ticked in his jaw. His eyes said he wanted to be on that bed so badly, but something was holding him back. She wasn’t about to lose him. Not tonight.

Danika got up from the bed, looked him in the eyes, and began undressing. She took off her flimsy gown and her chemise.

His nose flared. Desire swift and unmistakable flashed throug