Page 24 of Unlock My Heart

“That’s your timer,” Fabien reminds me, his eyes never leaving mine.

Placing the snowball cup on the table, I fumble for my phone, the tremor in my hands working against me. It takes three attempts, but I get the alarm turned off.

“Third time’s the charm.” Fabien notices, and I flush from head to toe. “Sienna, I’m not taking you back to that shithole motel,” he informs me, all traces of playfulness having vanished.

“Who said I’m going anywhere?” I toss my phone down, squaring my jaw.

“You choosing me, piccola volpe?” he challenges.

“If I said no, would that be a reason?” I challenge right back.

“A reason?” His forehead creases.

“To humble you,” I tell him.

Fabien’s chest vibrates with laughter. “If anyone could, I’m guessing it’s you.”

I sigh, knowing damn well that me and this man are a foregone conclusion. “Otherwise.”

“Otherwise?” His eyes search mine with such intensity, I want to look away.

I don’t.

“You’ll be a gentleman until I tell you otherwise. I’m telling you otherwise,” I whisper.

“Then tell me what else I want to hear.” His thumb traces the fluttering pulse point of my neck before he wraps his sexy hand around it.

Not even a hint of a second thought.

“I’m choosing you, Fabien Calvani. So let’s see what you’ve got.”

Chapter Seven

Sienna

Eighteen-years-old

Fabien picks me up and tosses me over his shoulder like I weigh nothing, and I squeal as my ass gets a playful swat.

He carries me to his bedroom, closing and locking the door. Dropping me on the bed, he slides in beside me, cradling my cheeks in his hands.

My trembling body gives me away. “I’m nervous,” I whisper.

He drops a hand, grabbing mine and placing it over his heart; it’s pounding like a jackhammer.

My forehead creases. “But you’ve done this before.”

Fabien releases a shaky breath. “Not with you. Now hush and kiss me.”

“Bossy,” I tell him.

“Guilty.” His lips inch closer to mine, hovering there.

My heart beats in my ears as I move that last little bit, pressing my lips to his. That electric feeling is back, coursing throughout my body. Fabien feels it too; a deep sound vibrates from his chest, causing a heartbeat sensation between my legs.

His cherry-coated tongue traces my bottom lip, and I open for him. Slipping his tongue inside my mouth, he twists it around mine. He’s completely in control of this slow and sensual dance, while I feel like I’m falling off a cliff.

I’ve kissed a boy before, but nothing like this.