"I should get change, I have some work..." she whispered, her eyes lowered, trying to steady her nerves.
He brushed his hand over her shoulder, slowly sliding it down to
her waist. He pressed her waist gently, making her jolt with a sudden gasp.
He took the opportunity without hesitation.
Without a word, Vincenzo gripped her waist and lifted her in one swift motion, bringing her body flush against his. Her lips hovered just inches from his, and before she could realize what was happening, his mouth captured hers.
She gasped.
She was standing on her toes, clinging to his shoulders for balance, her fingers digging into his bare skin as if that was the only thing keeping her from falling. His kiss wasn’t soft. It wasn’t hesitant. It was raw, claiming, and full of hunger. The taste of hi
