Alexander kissed Phoebe passionately, as if pouring all the love surging within him into that single, lingering kiss.
When he finally pulled away, his breath still ragged, it felt like he could hardly part with her.
Their lips reluctantly separated, both gasping for air.
Phoebe's cheeks flushed a deep red, reminiscent of a ripe peach dangling from a spring branch, her skin glowing with a tempting sweetness that made one long to steal another taste.
Embarrassed, she cast her eyes downward, her gaze catching sight of the curious onlookers circling them. Some were filled with envy, others merely curious, but every glance felt like a needle prick against her skin.
A thin layer of tears welled in her eyes, her face growing even redder with shame as if it might burst into flames. She wis
