Ryan placed Serena gently on the bed, his eyes locked onto hers with a hunger he could no longer deny.

His hands traced slow, deliberate paths down her arms, savoring the softness of her skin beneath his fingertips.

Serena’s breath hitched, and a teasing smile played on her lips as she watched him.

“You’re staring,” she whispered, running her fingers through his hair, tugging gently.

Ryan smirked, leaning down to capture her lips in a slow, lingering kiss.

“Can you blame ...