My words hung in the air like a charged current. Lucas remained silent, staring at me. Finally, he found his tongue.

"N-now?", He croaked.

I nodded my head. What better time than the present. Besides, if he didn't do it now, I might lose my nerve.

"Now."

"Are you sure?", He asked again.

"I'm sure."

I walked straight into his arms and looked up at him. I saw his eyes darken the split second before he plunged down and took my lips in his.

Desire shot through me and I pressed myself ...