As soon as Charles and I duck into the secluded museum corridor, I feel a salacious thrill rush through me. We're really doing this - purposely creating a full-blown public scandal. "Are you sure about this?" I whisper, glancing around the dimly lit hallway to ensure we're completely alone for now. Charles grins devilishly, already starting to loosen his tie. "Never been more sure, my depraved darling. We're about to make this little art party decidedly more interesting." With that, he pulls me into a searing kiss, walking me backwards until my back bumps against the wall. I gasp against his lips but quickly melt into the passionate embrace, feeding off his brazen energy. Our kisses grow more heated and intense until I can't resist tugging at his clothes. That's when we hear the first

