Chapter 35

• The blade did not pierce her flesh; it merely hovered close, teasing but not cutting.
• Xavier raised his hand and pressed it against the wall near her head, leaning in so that their faces were mere inches apart. His gaze bore into hers as he replied, "Well, that would be a pity, darling. You'd be missing out on so much."
• Dahlia fell into a daze as he kissed the sides of her shoulders, sending electrifying sensations through her and raising the fine hairs on her skin. Her legs felt weak, almost like jelly, as she struggled to maintain her composure.