Iris felt herself losing control, her senses overwhelmed by the intensity of Adolphus's kiss. It was as if time stood still as their lips met, a hunger in his touch that left her momentarily breathless.

Her eyelids fluttered open when she sensed something soft beneath her, and to her astonishment, they had somehow ended up on the bed, their passionate embrace unbroken.

Adolphus gently traced his tongue along her lower lip, and, unable to resist, she parted her lips, inviting him to explore her further. Iris had no idea how she let her guards off in that moment and completely surrendered herself to his mercy.

With each kiss, she felt...