Ariel kissed him. Maybe it was because they had just gotten married or because he had given her the go-ahead, but she was suddenly brave, suddenly wanting to try new things.

Dylan looked a little taken aback by her kiss but he returned it anyway. His rough hands moved from her face to her neck. His hands were warm. He kissed her deeply, his mouth playing games with her lips and tongue. His lips moved from her mouth to her neck, his hands leaving her neck to her waist, grabbing it and pulling her closer. Ariel felt her breasts harden as soon as they touched his chest.

She jolted, the...