Marcus's sudden boldness caught Willow completely unprepared.
She had never imagined he would pull her into his arms like this, gripping her slender body with unmistakable strength, pressing his lips against hers without hesitation. His kiss was fierce, almost ruthless, capturing her soft lips and invading her defenses before she could even react.
"Mar… Marcus… no…"
The protest came out weak and breathless.
Willow's first instinct was to resist. She tried to push him away, instinctively protecting the purity she had guarded her entire life.
'What is happening?'
Her thoughts scattered. Shock overwhelmed her. She had only intended to provoke him, to force the truth from him, never expecting such a response. Her heartbeat thundered violently in her chest while her body stiffened in his embrace, panic flashing through her beautiful eyes.
Willow Moran was not an ordinary woman.
