The cool water surrounded me as I bathed in the depths of the river, the ripples gently brushing against my bare skin. I stayed close to the shadowed cover of a large tree, its thick trunk offering a sense of privacy. But no amount of concealment could mask Adam’s presence just beyond it. He was near—too near.
I knew it was a terrible idea to let him see me like this, completely exposed. It would only rekindle the desire already smoldering between us, an unspoken hunger that could unravel everything. If we gave in to temptation, we risked being caught, and that single mistake would change everything. We couldn’t afford to be reckless. I couldn't afford to lose him.
“Lily, please,” Adam’s voice was hushed, edged with longing. “Just let me watch you. I promise I won’t do anything I shouldn
