The kiss was slow at first, testing, almost careful.
But Aria’s patience snapped quicker than she expected.
Her arms slid around his neck, pulling him closer, her fingers curling into him like she needed more, needed him.
That was all the permission Reed needed.
His hand tightened at her waist, his grip firmer now as he deepened the kiss.
A soft gasp slipped from her lips, and he felt it, every reaction, every shift, and responded instantly, drawing her closer as the space between them disappeared completely.
Heat rushed through Aria’s body, spreading from her chest outward, leaving her breath uneven.
Why wasn’t this enough?
Why did she want more?
The kiss grew more intense, no longer slow, no longer cautious.
Her fingers tightened in his shirt as her heart pounded wildly in her
