Chapter 56: Precious

Imani's eyes narrowed slightly, emotions flickering. Being naturally unwilling to concede, she almost agreed on impulse.  At the critical moment, a warm hand grabbed her waist, pulling her into an embrace. She found herself pressed against a firm chest. Imani felt uneasy with this level of intimacy. Her relationship with Adonis was new, and they were still practically strangers. Instinctively, she wanted to resist, but realizing he wasn't pushing further, she reluctantly went along with it. The...