Still glued to my backside, much closer than he truly needed to be, I decided to be daring. Curiosity got the best of me and I embraced this moment. Strangely enough, I was okay with this reaction to Kova, this feeling streaming through my veins. My heart raced, and I knew he was the reason for it, not exertion. A flush of heat coursed through my worn out body at his closeness, his breath on my neck, his fingers digging into me. With my back pressed against his chest and my ass nestled between his hips, the hardness of his body was making it difficult to function. “Get up, Adrianna,” his warm breath sent shivers across my damp neck. My body ached and I was exhausted after holding that position. We were both leaning on the barre in a heap of heavy breathing when Kova’s arm secured my waist and tugged me to stand. WARNING: This novel contains explicit content. One toe off the beam and their forbidden desires could ruin everything they’ve worked for, throwing it all off balance. Every interaction can be misconstrued, but there’s no mistaking the darkening of his gaze, the lingering of his touch, or the illicit image of his bare skin pressed against hers. Kova’s power and domination, coupled with Adrianna’s fierce tenacity, reveal there is more for her body to learn. As the relentless pursuit of her dream keeps her striving, a passion is ignited within him. She doesn’t come close to his high standards. When two time Olympian Konstantin Kournakova is persuaded into training the young hopeful, he immediately regrets it. Perfection, precision, and dedication are required of his athletes. Even if that means leaving home to attend World Cup Academy of Gymnastics, a training center that serves one purpose-producing champions. Olympic glory is the ultimate goal, and she’ll do anything to achieve it. Years of pain and determination make her one of the best.

Adrianna Rossi is no stranger to the rigorous demands required of her body.

Off balance lucia franco