As soon as these words left her mouth, his lips claimed hers. His teeth skillfully teasing her lower lips. When she opened for him, his tongue claimed her mouth causing liquid fire to rush through her veins, arousing something wild, insane in her. She moaned softly as he reluctantly pulled away. Pressing a soft kiss on her neck, he whispered "We've got to stop, I don't think you're ready for this". A wave of hurt mingled with relief swept through her. She knew he was right, even though she wanted him, she was not ready. Rather than let her go, Sebastian's hands tightened around her waist and he gently lifted her up. Instinctively she wrapped her legs around his waist. As he carried her to the bed, Hailey clung to the hard muscles of his shoulders with her head buried in his neck. The feel
