*Lily*
A ripple of trepidation coursed through me as I recognized the meaning behind Adrian's words. His eyes were fixated on my lips with such intensity that I was grateful that I was leaning against the wall.
His fingertip grazed my jawline, the touch tender yet commanding and I cursed myself for my weakness, for the longing I felt for him.
Before I knew it, Adrian's lips captured mine. The world tilted on its axis, all sense of time and place dissolving into the warmth of his kiss. His lips moved against mine with an urgency that left me breathless, his tongue tracing the seam of my mouth, seeking entry. I found myself parting my lips in silent consent before thought could intervene.
The taste of him ignited every nerve ending within me with a flame that hungered for more. My hands
