Stella's POV

I was almost asleep when I heard an alarm go off.

"Time's up," Damian said as he ran his hand down my back and rolled, pinning me beneath him. He kissed my neck, sending shivers through me. I trembled.

"Seriously? You set a timer?" I asked, shocked.

"Of course I did," he whispered against my neck, and I could hear the smug smile in his voice.

His hand slid over my chest, then wrapped around my throat as he bit gently at my skin.

"Damian…" I sighed.

"You're not going to