As I stared up into his eyes, I knew there was no way I could miss this opportunity. My lips crashed to his, and I kissed him hard. His lips moved with mine, like a whispered prayer. I breathed him in like oxygen, the need almost overwhelming. One of his hands held my face to his, while his other hand gripped my hip. The feeling of his hands on my body was going to drive me crazy. His tongue slipped between my lips, the taste of him sweet on my tongue. I wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him toward me. I knew we were in the hallway, and anyone could walk up at any moment. I wanted more, I needed more. I considered pulling away to find my keys and invite him in, but the idea of letting go of him just yet seemed unbearable. Alessandro tasted like whiskey, and I was going to be dru

