Once I caught my breath, he flashed a mischievous smile, his eyes locking onto mine as if they could pull me in completely.

Then, without another word, he took me into the small grove inside the complex.

After it was over, with the sky still dark, I urged James to leave quickly, worried we’d get caught.

I took a shower and stood in front of the mirror, looking at my body, thinking of my boyfriend again. If he ever found out…

At that ...