Chapter 405

Just as Shelmaine opened her mouth to speak, Samuel cut her off, capturing her lips in a fierce kiss. Her breath was stolen, leaving her gasping as her face flushed crimson. His hand gripped her waist tightly, his bare, muscular body firm and unyielding under her attempts to push him away. She clawed at him, her fingers growing weak from the effort. Samuel carried her to the couch, pressing her beneath him as he kissed her with unrelenting intensity. Only when he noticed her resistance fading did he loosen his grip. His kisses softened, becoming tender yet lingering. "Sa—" Shelmaine couldn't even finish his name before he silenced her again, his lips claiming hers once more, hard and unyielding. She pounded on his shoulders, but her blows were futile against the solid wall of his chest. When her struggles grew stronger, he released one hand to pin her wrists above her head, holding her in place against the couch. Her angry, hateful glare bore into him, but he seemed unfazed. His