The world around them blurred, fading into the background as Dominic laid Amber gently on the bed. His eyes, darkened with desire, softened as they locked onto hers, making her feel like the only thing that mattered in the universe. For a moment, they lay there, their breath mingling, their bodies pressed together, savoring the anticipation of what was to come.
Dominic leaned down, brushing his lips against her forehead, trailing soft kisses down her temple and cheek. “I want to make sure you’re okay with this,” he murmured, his breath hot against her skin.
Amber’s heart pounded in her chest, her pulse quickening. She reached up, cupping his face in her hands, her thumb brushing across his cheek as she met his gaze. “I am, Dom,” she whispered. “I want this. I want you.”
His response was
