The kiss was drugging, deep, and full of heat. His hands wandered and hers explored as she let him steal the kiss. He made it so easy to forget the world and just surrender to sensations. She wasn't sure how long they stayed like that, making out like teenagers desperate to get as much out of it as possible before one of them had the good sense to end it.
Cold little pricks stung her face and hands. Startled, she and Bastian broke apart as rain started to fall heavily around them. The clouds had rushed inland and opened up overhead. He grasped her hand and tugged her across the field.
"Come on, there's shelter ahead."
The rain-slicked grass made it difficult to run, and soon they were stumbling and laughing as they raced through the gardens. He led her down the path bordered by tall hed
