Claire had won the exclusive private wine tasting session through a silent auction. The invitation led her to an ancient stone chateau nestled in the countryside. Dressed in a sleek black dress that hugged her curves and ended mid-thigh, she felt a flutter of anticipation as she descended into the temperature-controlled wine cellar.
The man waiting for her was devastating. Tall, elegantly dressed in a tailored black shirt and trousers, with sharp cheekbones, dark wavy hair, and piercing hazel eyes. A perfectly trimmed beard framed his sensual mouth.
“Welcome, Claire,” he said, voice smooth and rich like aged velvet. “I am Julien Moreau, master sommelier. Tonight, you will experience wine in ways you’ve never imagined. Every sense. Every drop.”
He led her deeper into the cellar, rows of
