Chapter 48

• Before she could argue, he captured her lips in a deep, lingering kiss. His hands tightened around her waist as he pulled her closer, pressing himself against her as if trying to mold her to him. The taste of maple syrup still lingered on her lips, and he groaned against her mouth.
• Amara’s fingers curled into his hair, pulling him closer, and kissing him back just as fiercely.
• When they finally pulled away, Lucian’s gaze darkened with raw hunger as he stepped closer, his hands gripping the arms of Amara’s chair. His presence alone sent a wave of anticipation through her, her breath hitching when he leaned in, his lips brushing just below her ear.