There was no sign that anything unusual had taken place during the last three days. Arielle’s body trembled as they stepped into the foyer, but Sebastian was there to make sure that she knew it was safe. Arielle and Eva exchanged a look of concern, but Ian was there too, holding Eva safely by his side, giving her the feeling of security she needed. Alone in their room, Sebastian watched Arielle’s face closely. She was breathtaking, she was his, and she was safe. He pulled her close and sought her lips with his. The kiss was soft and tender at first, but in a millisecond it changed. He angled his head to get better access to her mouth and the kiss deepened to something beyond desire. Fire shot through her veins and it felt like a million butterflies were flickering inside her stomach, while her mind reeled with anticipation. “What are you thinking, baby?” he muttered, his voice sexy, suggestive. “Nothing,”
