Liam took a deep breath, the kind of heavy, deep breath a man drew when he was trying to hold onto control… and slowly failing. His chest rose steadily, his shoulders tensed, and his gaze darkened. There was something different there now. It wasn’t just desire.

It was surrender.

“You love destroying my sanity,” he murmured, his voice rough, too low to pretend he still had control.

Olívia stepped closer.

Just one step.

Enough for him to feel her perfume. Her warmth. Her presence. Not enough to t