I twisted around, straining to look past Malegant’s broad shoulders for any sign we were being followed.
“No one is there. We’re all alone, you and I, and my men will be of no aid to you,” Malegant purred into my hair, his lips brushing my temple as he pulled me even tighter against him. I wriggled and turned my face away, trying to avoid his advances. His grip on my shoulders increased, fingertips digging bruises deep into my tense muscles. “Fighting only makes me want you more.”
As if to prove his point, Malegant reined his horse to a stop and dropped the reins. His left arm slid to my waist, and he tipped me backward, pinning my arms between his body and mine as he leaned over me. I sucked in air and tried to squirm away, but he held me fast.
His lips came down on mine with surprisin
