*Shelby*

Michael and I had been apart for far too long, and the longing was like a constant ache in my heart. Before we even reached the beach house, Michael scooped me up in his arms, lifting me off my feet and taking me upstairs to the bedroom.

He laid me down on the bed, gently, conscious of my body with every move he made. He was so attentive and cautious, it was sweet and made me want him even more.

He hovered above me, his face inches away from ...