Chapter 18 - Hollyn

The taste of Thane's flavor exploded in my mouth as he forced his way past my lips with the sexy slide of his tongue.

I moaned into his mouth and pressed my body against his. Angry about the clothes that kept our skin from meeting. That forced distance between us.

His mouth ripped away from mine, leaving me gasping for air and struggling to pull my emotions back. I braced for the blow I'd been taught to expect. The pain of fists and feet impacting my body.

I opened my eyes, my heart in my throat. My eyelids fluttering like a hummingbird's wings, I looked up at Thane. He was towered above me, his chest billowing under his heaving breaths.

I lowered my head. I'd seen the harsh look of disgust on his face. My belly dropped to my toes. Unwanted. Even here where they didn't know me. Not really. I closed my eyes against the burn of tears.