Ivy looked at Ethan’s face, and just the thought of what might happen over the next few days made her feel dry-mouthed and suddenly nervous, even though she had been so relaxed before.

Even the way he looked at her now seemed to carry an intense, burning heat.

After the kiss, Ivy's neck flushed slightly. “I... I think I want to go soak in the hot spring.”

Ethan paused, glanced outside at the misty, steaming hot spring, and then turned back to her. ...