Mature Content

Lance

She kisses me back without hesitation, without retreat—and that’s when the heat in my chest finally explodes.

It feels like something ignites inside me. A fire I’ve been keeping buried for far too long.

“Damn it, Alice…” I murmur against her lips—but instead of pulling away, she tightens her grip on my collar.

That’s it.

I lift her easily, as if she weighs nothing, and carry her toward my office table. With one hand, I lock the door—a soft click that feels like a clean break from the outside world.

I hear the quiet but unmistakable sound of the folder hitting the floor. Papers. Documents. Whatever was...