Adrian stared at Rhea, his fingers tracing her jawline as the words settled between them. His blue eyes looked directly into hers
“You’re a virgin?” His voice was softer now, laced with surprise.
Rhea held his gaze, refusing to shrink under his scrutiny. “Yes. But not naive,” she said to him, determined not to appear fragile.
He was quiet as if processing the weight of her words. He reached out, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear before his fingers trailed down her throat and down to her chest.
“You should’ve told me earlier,” he murmured, his thumb stroking her skin.
“Would it have changed anything?” she countered.
“Yes.”
Rhea arched a brow. “Are you going to stop now?”
A slow smile appeared on Adrian’s lips. “Not a chance.”
He moved in then, capturing her lips in a de
