VALERIA

I barely had time to react before I was assaulted by the cold, sexy lips of the King.

My back collided with the wooden backrest, completely trapped between his mouth and the chair.

A rough hand gripped the nape of my neck, urging me to lift my head further, surrendering completely to the heated invasion of his tongue as it claimed my mouth, nearly reaching my throat.

I felt as if I were floating, my brain deprived of enough oxygen.

My jaw ached slightly, and I raised my hands, clutching his shoulders, digging my nails into his skin to keep myself grounded.

A muffled growl reverberated in my mouth.

We panted heavily, breathing each other’s air, a thin silver thread of saliva connecting us.

I opened my blue eyes slightly, meeting the King’s wolf-gray gaze. I could see the beast roaring within him.

The tip of his tongue grazed my trembling lower lip, giving it a soft tug before nibbling on it with his canines.

My chest heaved, my heart pounding as molten blood rushed through my v