Nicholas had never forced himself on someone before. The very idea was usually repellent to him, but now there was a fire in him that he didn't understand. He didn't think he could quench it any other way.

Besides, this was her fault. She had bewitched him.

"You made me want you and then you tortured me!" he bellowed at her. "I am not a fucking toy, Sia!" He grabbed her arm roughly again, seeking to pull her into his bedroom.