RYAN POV

I wasn't certain how I felt about Ariel's kiss that morning, but it was exciting. I almost got lost, and if not for the last self-control on me, I would have encouraged us to continue where she started.

I wasn't certain, but all I could think of was how to pay Ariel back. She is quite confident to initiate a kiss. Not only that, but I can't seem to get my mind off it. My imagination kept going wider than I thought.

"Sir.” The touch of someone jolted me out of my reverie.

I cleared my throat, adjusting my sitting posture, blocking the thought of Ariel, at the...