Tatiana's eyes widened, and her cheeks flushed. She swallowed at his words, staring at the man in disbelief.

"Is he being serious right now?"

Tatiana's heart fluttered, a sense of tranquility coursing through her.

"Better t-than cookies," her voice croaked as she blinked several times.

The man didn't reply. He drew her fragile body to himself and crashed his soft, inviting lips onto hers. Like a volcano, her heart exploded with desire, and she didn't hesitate to kiss him back.

He trailed his firm hand from her neck to her collarbone, leading her beneath him. His tall and broad frame hovered over hers as their lips moved in sync.

A...