I was painfully aware of everything. The firmness of his thighs beneath me. The intoxicating scent of citrus and musk mixed together. The way his chest rose slowly behind my back as if he wasn’t affected at all, while my entire body was spiraling. My cheeks burned as I sat rigidly on Adrian’s lap. My nails dug into my dress like it was the only thing keeping me grounded. Keeping me composed. I shifted, only slightly—but it didn’t go unnoticed by him. I felt him grow against my core, and I couldn’t help the wetness that began to pool between my legs. My god, he was huge! His arm tightened around my waist immediately. “Don’t,” he groaned, leaning in until his hot breath brushed my ear. I froze, a chill crawling up my spine. “If you move again,” he continued quietly, his v

