“Do not test my patience here,” I growled. “Or what?” She questioned, her piercing blue eyes remaining fixed on me. I had to admit she was bold. I was close enough that I could feel her heartbeat racing, smell the vague scent of a fresh sea breeze on her skin. I brought my hand up to her cheek, rubbing a thumb along it. “Don’t make me answer that,” I said, my voice low so that only she could hear me. Koraine shivered. Dropping her gaze, she stepped back.
