Chapter 37 The Blood And The Bottle

• "I will not let you leave today," he murmured darkly. "Not until tonight. Not until tomorrow."
• Luna desperately pushed against Rex's granite chest, but her frantic efforts were entirely in vain. The Duke continued to ravish her lips with relentless, punishing heat. Her heart hammered wildly against her ribs, and deep within the forbidden corners of her soul, a traitorous warmth began to stir, as if she… secretly desired him.
• Rex's large hands swept the heavy silk of her gown upward, bunching the fabric around her waist, even as hot, helpless tears began to spill uncontrollably down her cheeks.