Even the fancy air conditioner in the Velvet Room's ceiling could not beat back the crazy heat building between Gloria and Lukas. The air felt thick and buzzing, just like right before a big storm hits. Sweat beaded on their skin anyway, even with all that cold air blowing around. Their bodies were locked in this wild mix of hot desire and brand-new feelings they had never explored before.
Gloria's eyes flew up fast when she heard Lukas call her "my love." She was totally shocked because there was no way he'd say that—especially not to her. She stared hard at his face, and her heart started racing like crazy. For a quick second, he looked completely lost in thought, gazing down at her with this soft, almost loving look in his eyes. It tricked her into thinking he really liked what she was
