After her kiss with Cruz, Avery’s heart was still racing, the intensity of their connection lingering like a warm embrace. She had barely caught her breath when she felt a gentle but firm hand on her arm. Turning, she found herself face to face with Romeo, his eyes dark and intense.

"My turn," he said, his voice a deep, soothing rumble that sent shivers down her spine.

Avery couldn’t describe how she felt at that moment. Her emotions were a whirlwind, her heart pounding with ...