Jake*** Belle’s soft gasps filled the room as her fingers tangled in my hair, pulling me closer. Her body molded perfectly against mine, every touch, every movement igniting a fire that burned hotter than anything I’d ever felt. My lips trailed from her mouth to her jawline, then to the curve of her neck, savoring the taste of her skin as she trembled in my arms. "Jake..." she whispered, her voice trembling with both desire and vulnerability. Her hands slid down to my chest, her touch sending shivers through me as she tugged at my shirt, desperate to feel more. I lifted her effortlessly, carrying her to the couch and laying her down gently. The flicker of the firelight danced across her flushed cheeks, making her look even more breathtaking. She reached for me, pulling me down to her, a

