Arella’s POV I was hanging the last strand of colorful streamers for the birthday party, stepping back to make sure everything looked just right. The pups’ laughter echoed from the next room as they worked on their decorations. It brought a smile to my face. Yet my thoughts remained scattered… The events of last night played over in my mind in an endless loop. His searing touch and tenderness. The way he played my body like a violin. The way he coaxed the most tantalizing euphoria out of my body. Like he was made to worship my body, and I was made for him. The way he held me close and didn’t want to let go. The way he made me feel safe. Like home... I was falling! I couldn’t deny it! I couldn’t deny the feelings I had for Zane anymore. I was falling for the guy, hard! And it terrifie

