Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Sydney's narrow waist was trapped in Julian's hand , toyed with at will . It was a sensation unlike anything she had ever felt . Her entire body , down to her toes , stiffened under his touch . His words struck her ears , leaving her dazed . She blinked at him . " Huh ? " Her clear eyes , wide with confusion , glistened like water and ignited a desire in him to press further . He patted her hip lightly . " I said, kiss me . This time she heard him . Instantly , her cheeks flamed , like a shrimp dropped into boiling water .

Julian was dressed in a suit and tie , immaculate , composed , the very picture of cold restraint . No one would imagine those hands capable of such teasing . She remembered the agreement they had made the night before . There was no room for coyness . Steeling herself , she looped her arms around his shoulders and leaned toward his thin lips . The closer she came , the hotter her ears burned . He remained still , sovereign and unyielding, watching her submission . Just as her lips were about to meet his , he lifted his hand at her waist and pulled her higher against him .

dark eyes narrowed . He bent slightly and pressed a restrained , almost measured kiss to her chin . Summoning the courage to kiss him was one thing . Actually being kissed was another . A spark shot through Sydney , from chin to toes . She froze , eyes

' It must be Tiff . She must be done talking with Mr. Hutton . " Julian caught her hastily tied ponytail and tugged her back . "

As expected , Tiffany waited outside . " 1/2 Guilty as a thief , Sydney dragged her across the