The fire crackled, spreading warmth over the living room. My skin tingled with anticipation as Ethan’s azure eyes smoldered hotter than the fire.

“Of course I will have you, Ethan. Of course I will.”

Ethan held out his hand to me and I placed mine in his. He drew me close until I knelt in front of him and arms finally embraced me. I surrendered to his loving warmth. My hand swept over his chest, fingertips detecting every hard contour of muscle ...