Chapter 14

• Sebastian's hands grasped Adeline's waist, lifting her onto the nearby table. His movements were fluid, effortless, as if he'd done this a thousand times before.
• Adeline's eyes fluttered closed, her breath catching in her throat. She felt the cool surface of the table beneath her, but it was Sebastian's touch that set her ablaze.
• His fingers traced the curves of her legs, his palms sliding up her thighs. The gentle caress sent shivers down her spine, and Adeline's thoughts began to unravel.