She moaned straight into his mouth, opening hers wider as his tongue pushed in and swirled with hers in a hot, breathless dance of passion. The heavy, possessive pressure of his fingers wrapped securely around her throat and his firm grip on her hair didn't frighten her—instead, it only added to the intense, intoxicating pleasure rushing through her veins.

When the heat became too much, he suddenly broke the kiss, giving her a desperate opportunity to breathe. Rosa gasped for air, her chest heaving as she instinctively leaned in closer against his solid frame. Vanni didn't let her go far. His lips immediately latched onto the sensitive skin of her...