But before, Zoe Pierce had never seen Nathan Lockwood and the others with such a look in their eyes.
They were like starving wolves who hadn't eaten for days, their eyes gleaming as they locked onto their prey.
Aaron Xavier belatedly realized what he had done.
The gazes of the men behind him passed him by, now staring straight and silently at Zoe Pierce.
His reckless kiss had been on full display for the others to see.
The very thing that had made him lose his composure was also a powerful stimulant for Miles Sherman and the others.
The young woman nervously gripped one elbow, her back pressed against the wall. She kept her eyes averted, not daring to meet their gazes.
Her lips were now exposed, just as rosy and red as Aaron Xavier had imagined.
As his Adam's apple bobbed, Chase Shaw pushed past his shoulder from behind and approached Zoe Pierce.
His large, rough hand cupped Zoe Pierce's face, his thumb pressing against her rosy, flower-like lips.
