Sophia felt his lips meld perfectly against hers, as though they belonged together for eternity. The familiar softness she had longed for, the intimate closeness she craved, and the scent of his cologne created a dangerous mix that overwhelmed her senses.

Her resolve to keep him out began to crumble. How could she possibly resist him? Being wrapped in his arms felt like her true destiny,she was meant to be his and his alone. Forever.

For the first few seconds, she tried to pull back, to suppress the rising emotions and smother the flames reigniting between them. Yet the fire burned as fiercely as ever. In the end, she gave...