She noticed his was still mostly full. She wondered why he wasn’t drinking more since he’d ordered the bottle and he wasn’t driving.

The food came shortly after, ending their conversation. Yasmin was relieved. As much as she was attracted to the man sitting opposite her, there was an intensity about him that frightened her. Just a little, but enough that she felt wary whenever his sharp gaze landed on her. When he asked her a question, big or small, it felt like he was memorizing each word that came out of her mouth as she answered.

They finished their meal and left the restaurant. The food was absolutely amazing. Possibly the best she’d ever had. She forgave Volkan for making the grave error of ordering for her and even told him so.

He chuckled and took her hand in his before crossing the street to the waiting limo. “You have learned to trust me.”

“Not entirely,” she teased. “But if you keep feeding me like this, I’ll happily submit to your dining choices.”

When they reached the car, she thought he would open the door for her as he’d done before, but instead, he whirled her around and swung her back against the car, cushioning her with his arm.

Yasmin gasped and brought her hands up to his chest. He tightened his grip, holding her trapped between his body and the car.

He looked down at her from his greater height, his eyes glittering in the streetlight. “One day soon you’ll learn to trust me completely.”

Her heart hammered and her mouth went dry. A primal shaft of fear went through her at his physical proximity and size, but he also exhilarated her. He made her feel things she’d never felt before, and they barely knew each other.

“I’m going to kiss you,” he told her, his voice deepening and his eyes dropping to her mouth.

Before she could say anything, he lowered his head and took her lips. His mouth was warm and firm against hers, and when she opened hers, their breaths mingled. Her arms crept around his neck and she clung to him, savouring the crazy sensations flying around inside her.

Rather than deepen the kiss though, he pulled away. “Let’s get you home,” he said huskily.

She was disappointed, but decided it was a good thing. She’d never had a one-night stand before and if she was going to start, it would definitely be with Volkan. Given where he lived and his globetrotting lifestyle, she didn’t think they would be a good fit. Better to not get attached and risk being hurt.

Still… she wasn’t ready to say goodnight and found herself blinking away unexpected tears as she slid into the back seat of the car.

Chapter Four