After dinner, Lucien and Luca left, and Cassius helped me clean up. When we finished, we reached for the same towel and froze, unsure what to do with our hands. I fiddled with my fingers, feeling his gaze on me. “That was a perfect dinner, Selena,” he murmured, his deep voice making my stomach flutter. Before I could answer, he kissed me. I gasped. He pulled back, surprise on his face. I blinked, steadying myself. Pack rules and orders didn’t matter. I only wanted him. I grabbed his shirt and pulled him closer. His arms wrapped around me. His lips moved slowly, perfectly against mine. When I opened my lips, his tongue met mine, teasing me, making me burn for more. My body pressed against his, soft moans escaping as he deepened the kiss. It felt natural, like we’d done this forever. My

