Knox

I push Monica away from me, but as my hands leave her shoulders, the movement feels half-hearted. 

The air between us crackles, pulling me right back in. I drag her closer, my arms sliding around her waist and locking tight, almost as if I’m afraid she’ll slip away if I don’t hold on. 

Our lips meet in a kiss that’s urgent, intense, and for a moment, wild. Heat surges through me instantly, my blood runs hot with lust, pounding in my ears. Every touch of her skin against mine seems to ignite something deep inside me.

But then, the reality of what I’m doing hits me. Her hands roam...