He knew it was dangerous to drive in the heavy rain, but he couldn’t shake the thought of being with Azzmi. He figured that once they were together again, this constant desire for her would fade away.

All he wanted was to feel close to her, to hold her, and to make things right. It was bold of him to take the step of asking about what they shared, but he didn’t regret it. Here they were, stepping into the room, his hand firmly on her thigh.

She kissed him back eagerly, her body longing for ...