Samantha
I close my eyes as the sparks spread through my body from the kiss. I lean into Holden and relish the contact. I let a little moan escape and feel myself flush, but Holden doesn’t seem to notice.
Aria is humming happily in my head, and for a moment I let the bliss take over. Then, without warning, an image of Dmitry forcibly kissing me flashes in my mind, and I struggle to get away from Holden. I yelp, and he releases me. I blink my eyes, and he looks confused.
Holden sighs and reaches out to touch me, but I back away. “Was it too much?” He asks, and I nod slowly. “I’m sorry.”
“Holden,” Gamma Clint steps towards us.
“Right,” Holden nods while his eyes are still on me. “I’ll be right up,” he says. “Do you still wish to go to dinner with me?”
I can’t help but look into his bl
