LUCIA

He spread my legs slowly, carefully, like I might break if he moved too fast. My heart pounded, my mind screamed that I wasn't ready, but my body leaned forward, begging for him.

His eyes locked on mine. "Lucia. This changes everything."

I swallowed hard. "I know," I whispered. "But I want it. I want you.”

Alex’s hand lingered on my inner thigh, his fingers brushing softly over my skin, making me shiver. “I’ll be gentle,” he murmured, his dark gaze never leaving mine. “But ...