When she held James' hand in the darkness, she felt the warmth radiating from him, a comforting warmth, despite her heart still racing.

James gently squeezed her hand and slowly pulled her toward him. Helena didn’t resist, even though her body had begun trembling on its own.

James wrapped her in an embrace, letting his hand move down to her long hair, feeling the silkiness of the strands and inhaling her scent. The aroma of her hair was wonderful, filling his nostrils. For a ...