She could feel the warmth of his bare skin pressed against hers, the tight flex of his muscles as he held her close, like he couldn’t stand the thought of letting her go even for a second.

They sank down onto the couch together, bodies tangled, the outside world completely forgotten as they lost themselves in each other.

Every kiss, every hungry touch felt like a vow — a promise that no matter what came at them, they were locked together in this risky, addictive game.

For a moment, time seemed to freeze. The only sounds were their heavy, ragged breathing; the only thing she felt was the scorching heat...