This kiss wasn't forceful or rushed; it was filled with deep affection. "Mmm!" She mindlessly responded to his tender touch, unsure of her own feelings—embarrassed yet secretly thrilled. Her body trembled involuntarily, craving something more from him, though she couldn't believe she'd even think such shameful thoughts. Phoebe felt conflicted, embarrassed to desire anything more. "Sweetheart, how can you be so sweet?" Alexander murmured, entranced, alternating between kissing her lips and gently nibbling at them. At first, she tried to resist, but soon he had her utterly breathless, her mind spinning into a dizzy blur. She gasped for air, thinking, Is anyone else this affected by a kiss? She was sure she might drown in this passion. Finally, as she rested in his arms, catching he

