CHAPTER TWENTY NINE – RAW PASSION

Mara pushed Cassius down onto the mattress, her eyes never leaving his. He let out a low growl, one that vibrated through her chest, setting her pulse alight. She climbed onto the bed, straddling him, her skirt riding up to expose the tops of her stockings. The heat of his body radiated upwards, melding them together as she claimed his mouth in another fiery kiss. Her tongue danced with his, exploring the contours of his teeth and the velvety softness of his palate. His hands found the zipper of her dress, sliding it down with a tantalizing slowness, her breath catching in her throat. She watched his eyes widen with hunger as they took in the sight of her body. His fingers traced the delicate patterns, sending shivers of pleasure down her spine. He sat up, pushing the dress off her shoulders, allowing it to pool around her waist. Cassius's mouth traveled down her neck, leaving a trail of hot kisses that made her skin prickle. His teeth grazed her collarbone, eliciting a gasp from