Chapter 203

The apartment was dark and quiet, but the tension between us was palpable. We kissed again, our hands exploring each other's bodies. For a moment, there was no arranged marriage. There was no Edward, or James, or Richard. There was no Ronan. For a moment, it was as if we had just met again. Enzo picked me up and I wrapped my legs around him, kissing and sucking on his neck as he carried me to my room. Once we were inside, he laid me down on the bed and pressed his body against mine.

But then, he paused. He looked down at me, and I saw now that his red eyes were looking at me in such a way that I knew exactly what he was thinking.

"Is this a bad idea? I asked, my quivering voice barely above a whisper.