The phrase echoed in her mind, perfectly capturing Joel at this moment. The clock on the wall ticked steadily. Outside, the night was dark, the moonlight spilling coldly across the bed. With a low, muffled groan, Liesel collapsed onto Joel’s firm chest. “Are you satisfied?” She pushed against him, attempting to get up and head to the bathroom. “Once? That’s not enough.” The insatiable appetite he had for her reached its peak. “You... You liar!” Liesel realized the danger too late—Joel had already pinned her beneath him. The kiss that followed was ferocious, like a starving beast; he pried open her lips and invaded, sweeping through her mouth as her struggles turned into helpless moans… Morning arrived. Sunlight filtered through the curtains, spilling into the room. Scattered a

