Chapter 26: Oaklyn's Test

Seeing Emma's cheeks flare pink sent a reckless heat through me, a crude urge to put her completely under my control.  She squirmed, overwhelmed and out of her depth.  I drew a slow breath, pinned her in place, and kept pushing until she gave in. "Gideon, I won't dare again!" Emma panted, biting her lip. "Will you listen to me from now on?" "I will… I will. Please, stop," she pleaded. When she finally yielded, I felt a flicker of smug satisfaction. Emma ended up pliant in my hands after...