Chapter 101

• Dahlia placed her hand against Xavier's broad chest, her fingers tracing the contours of his skin. A wave of tension surged within her as his demanding tongue explored the depths of her mouth.
• The kiss felt both soft and sweet, yet simultaneously filled with an enticing roughness. Her body quaked against his, and she instinctively clutched his shoulder for support.
• As he deftly flicked his fingers over the buttons of her shirt, unfastening them one by one, the fabric fell away. His hands glided across her arms and chest, leaving her knees weak beneath her.