*Virginia* I feel the world fade away, the weight of my past slipping off my shoulders like an old, worn coat as Caleb’s lips move against mine. The kiss is gentle at first, a tender exploration that sends a thrill coursing through me. I want to drown in this moment, to let my worries dissolve like sugar in warm water. Caleb pulls back slightly, his eyes dancing with mischief, that trademark smirk playing at the corners of his mouth. “See? Told you it would be memorable,” he teases, his voice a low, sultry murmur that sends shivers down my spine. The way he watches me makes me feel seen in a way I haven’t experienced in a long time… like I’m the only person in his universe. I can already feel the heat pooling low in my belly, igniting a desire that’s been dormant for too long. In a w

