"But we can't ignore your fans' playful reminders. I'll drive home quickly to continue the interrupted story from lunch," Kane, a man of action and words, managed to get them home in less than ten minutes, parking the car in Lani's garage. Afterward, he leaned in close to Lani, lifting her chin, and bent down to kiss her. This kiss, both hasty and passionate, left Lani involuntarily embracing Kane's shoulders, lips following in a lingering haze.

While being kissed into a haze, Kane lifted Lani, ...