It was a new beginning. The light of the first full moon shone and ethereal music could be heard coming from the street.

His love rushed in like the tide, and his passion broke down my last defense. I indulged in his enchanting tenderness, holding and kissing him. I claimed to the world, "You are mine! You are mine!"

"Desiree…" he leaned over me, his heart beating intensely, "Why did you come back?"

"I don't know, I just wanted to come back!" I replied.

He held my ...