AZURA.

It was so hard having to pretend that he had no effect on me when all I wanted was to be in his arms. My entire body reacted to just his presence being near, I felt giddy, and even breathing became difficult. The way that he had looked at me had made my core clench in desire, but Nikki’s presence had been a pretty good slap in the face. I had thankfully been able to keep control of myself and give him the cold shoulder.

I walked into the garden, gulping in a desperately needed mouthful of air.

I needed something to drink…

Jackie excused herself, so Song and...