Reyes' play was so gentle, a far cry from his usual treatment of Christine. He knew exactly how to make her cheeks flush an even deeper shade of red. He was skilled at finding opportunities to make the girl sigh, and he took full advantage of the situation.

As the warmth of his kiss became more intense, one of his hands moved to the back of Christine's neck, his fingers gently caressing her skin. Christine closed her eyes, her body melting into the sensation of Reyes' lips on her skin.

She was about to push Reyes' shoulder, to try and create some distance between them. But her hands seemed to...