Stella's POV
I kissed him back, savoring the taste of his lips and the lingering hint of wine. With each passing second, his grip on me tightened as if he couldn't get enough. Passion welled up within me, igniting a fire that had me on edge, quivering and yearning for more.
Ethan's hands roamed my back, each touch sending shivers down my spine. His desire was obvious, his c**k becoming hard in his pants, pressing insistently against my hip.
He pulled back just enough to look into my eyes, unmistakable heat radiating from him. Without a word, he lifted me effortlessly into his arms, carrying me toward the couch on the balcony.
My legs dangled over his strong arms, and my heart pounded with anticipation.
Ethan gently settled me onto the couch, my legs automatically spreading wide as he
