Chapter 173
Julie's Point of View
I retreated instinctively, trying to escape Carlos's piercing gaze, but I tripped over those damn heels and lost my balance completely. I felt the air being sucked out from under my feet; I was about to crash onto the floor when suddenly, Carlos's powerful hand shot out toward my waist, yanking me toward him with a violence that saved me from the fall.
I felt his other hand wrap around my back to steady me, pressing me against his hard body until I could feel his heat seeping into me. "I've got you," he said in a triumphant tone. His hands were pulling me so close my breath faltered. I tried to regain my lost composure.
"Fine... let me go now," I murmured.
"I can't," he replied, locking his eyes onto mine.
"Let me go, Carlos!" I snapped this time, trying to break free from his grip.
He pulled his hands away gently, as if savoring my reaction. "I've let you go."
I raised a trembling finger at him in warning. "Don't you ever do that again."
