He leaned closer until his lips brushed mine. I knew I should push him away, but I lacked the strength to do so. He was teasing me, as if he wanted me to make the first move. When I didn’t, he pressed his lips to mine, and we began kissing passionately. The kiss sent shivers through me, igniting a need I hadn’t felt in a long time. Even though he was a stranger, I wanted him badly. However, when the elevator arrived at his floor, he pulled away as if nothing had happened. My face was flushed, my heart raced, and I was breathing heavily. This time, he took my hand and led me to his room. With his key card, he opened the door in seconds. We stepped inside, and he helped me remove my coat before taking off his jacket. "Do you want a—" he began to ask, but he didn’t get to finish. I stepped

