**Elena’s POV**
I don’t know what gave me the boldness, but ever since last night, when I lost my virginity, I have become addicted to the way he filled me. I craved him like a drug. I had never known a body could feel this much, or that I could want a man until it physically hurt.
Stefano's eyes darkened, a low growl rumbling in his throat. He surged forward, pinning me against the door as his lips devoured mine, his tongue sweeping in to claim me. His hands moved with rough urgency, sliding up my thighs, lifting the fabric of my gown, pushing it higher and higher until his fingers brushed the edge of my panties.
"Stefano... yes..." I gasped, my nails digging into the hard muscle of his shoulders, trying to pull him closer.
He broke the kiss just enough to mutter against my lips, "You
