CHAPTER 50
~Xena's POV~
This time, there was nothing gentle about it.
Xade's mouth crashed into mine in frustration and hunger, like he'd been holding himself back for days and finally snapped.
His teeth caught my lower lip, not enough to hurt, but enough to make me gasp, and he took advantage of it immediately, deepening the kiss.
It was angry, possessive and demanding.
My hands curled into his shirt without permission. I did not know if I was pushing him back or pulling him closer.
My pulse roared in my ears as his tongue slid against mine, claiming and challenging me.
For a second, I forgot every smart thing I'd planned to say.
Then I pushed at his chest again, breathless. "You don't get to be mad at me for doing my job."
His forehead rested briefly against mine, both of us breathing hard. "I get to be mad," he said. "Because you enjoyed it."
My heart slammed against my chest.
