In an attempt to suppress my laughter, I almost passed out. “Um, no.” Couldn't he see I was too hooked up on him, especially after I'd just broken up with his son? My mind was always preoccupied with Carl, and the more time I spent with him, the more warped I became.

"Jessica, you're the only one I'm seeing." He grabbed my face, his thumb caressing my cheekbone as he lowered his lips to mine. "I need a lot more of you right now," he said.

Smoldering, sluggish fire escaped his lips. His mouth was gentle on mine, and as his tongue slid past my lips, I felt a weakening...