You’re even more beautiful than I imagined,” he said, voice husky with awe. “And trust me, Emily, I’ve imagined this too many times.”

I was breathless, trembling beneath him.

He reached into the drawer and pulled out a condom, tearing the packet open with one hand, all while keeping his eyes on me like I might disappear.

Then he positioned himself at my entrance, eyes locked on mine.

“You ready?” he asked.

I nodded, unable to speak.

He entered me slowly, inch by devastating ...