Without a word, he scooped her up into his arms, eliciting a giggle from her as she wrapped her arms around his neck. He carried her up the stairs and into their bedroom, never breaking eye contact with her.

As he gently laid her down on the bed, he could feel his body responding to her touch. He climbed on top of her, their bodies pressed together, and he leaned in for another kiss, this time more intense than the last.

He could feel her hands running through his hair, pulling him closer, and he knew that he wanted nothing more than to be with her in this moment. They...