Chapter 56

• Lucian grabbed Amara by the waist, lifting her effortlessly and placing her on the edge of the table. His lips found hers in a searing kiss, his hands roaming over her curves with unrestrained hunger.
• But just as she started to lose herself, he broke the kiss and stepped back, his eyes gleaming with wicked intent. "Strip for me," he commanded, his voice rough and deep.
• Amara’s breath hitched at the raw authority in his tone. Slowly, she peeled off her dress, letting it fall to the deck, leaving her in just her lacy black lingerie.