Chapter 177: Depriving

Lucian swirled Ave around and crushed his mouth against hers. He didn't kiss her gently; there was nothing gentle in his kiss—he kissed her with a raw, savage hunger that caught her off guard. His mouth slanted over hers in a brutal, possessive kiss that made her knees weak, but thankfully he was still holding onto her waist in the water as he kissed her. She felt his desperation in the way he claimed her lips, as if he couldn't stand the thought of letting her go. His grip on her waist was firm, almost punishing, as he dominated her lips and skillfully got rid of her bikini bra by loosening the straps without her knowledge.