The water had cooled slightly, but the heat between them remained. Dorian didn't let her go, keeping her pressed against him as they drifted toward the shallow end of the pool. The city lights seemed brighter now, more vivid, as if the act of surrender had sharpened Lily’s senses.
You're staring at me again, Dorian.
He chuckled, the sound vibrating through his chest.
I can't help it. I'm trying to figure out if you're actually real or if I've finally succumbed to the heat stroke.
Lily leaned back, her wet hair clinging to her shoulders.
I'm very real. And I'm still very hungry.
Dorian raised an eyebrow, a playful glint in his eyes.
Hungry? I thought we just had a feast.
Lily pouted, a small, mischievous smile playing on her lips.
That was just the appetizer.
Dorian groaned, tho
