Chapter 118: Take It Off

different,” he continued, his hands gliding to my hips, pulling me firmly against him. “Any other woman would have accepted it without pushback–would have fallen over to thank me. But not you.” I glared at him. “So you think a gift is your way of staking a claim on me? Showing you own me and expecting me to fall at your feet?” His smirk deepened. “No, sweetheart. I don’t need a grand gesture to stake my claim–I think I already own you.” His arrogance should have made me furious. And it did. But, God help me, it also set my skin on fire. The way he carried himself, the way he spoke like he was untouchable. It was maddening. It was irresistible. Still, I couldn’t let him see that he was right–that he was winning. I squared my shoulders. “Well, I’m not any other woman,” I countered, despite how desperately I wanted his kisses. “I don’t want

left aching, dazed, my hands still clutching his shirt. “I want you to kiss me,” I demanded before I could stop myself, driven by pure desire. He smirked. “No… not until you tell me you believe me.” I clenched my jaw. “You’re infuriating.” He simply grinned, clearly enjoying watching me crave him. I should have told him to leave. But he already knew he owned me, and God help me–I was letting him. All I needed was his lips. “I believe you,” I gasped, unable to hold back anymore, leaning in until my lips brushed against his. “Thank you for the car…” His smirk deepened, satisfaction flashing in his eyes. “That’s my girl.” I barely had time to register the thrill those words sent through me before he grabbed my thighs and hoisted me up

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