Again, the feel of his warm hand on my flesh had me gasping for air as it was placed on the small of my back. He shifted the position ever-so-slightly, as though to settle me into his arms, and I felt a flash of unexpected pleasure. The feeling of embarrassment followed it immediately. All he was doing was giving suggestions and words of comfort. Getting sexual at this very moment was the worst possible idea.

Yet, the more I stayed in his arms, the heavier I became, because I just wanted to be with him more. His perfume was alluring; it was like a combination of wood and leather. He...