“Get off of me.” I snarled, lacing my voice with venom even though my body’s reaction told a different story.

Asher didn’t smirk, nor was he gentle when he pulled my head back by the long strands of my hair. The pain that crackled across my scalp was mixed with something almost pleasurable, and I fought as it stoked the glowing embers that warmed in my core.

“If you want me off, then remove me. Even back then you were able to do it, weren&r