Talia’s pov

His words hung in the air like a challenge. “Show me how wet you are first.”

My body reacted before my mind could catch up. A wave of heat rushed through me, making my heart pound hard in my chest, my neck, and between my legs. The loud music filled the room, but his voice still cut through it clearly. It sounded so familiar, like I had heard it many times before, but I could not place where. The heavy beat made it hard to think.

He reached out and took my hand. His grip was firm and strong, but not rough or painful. It was just enough...