When I stepped into the bathroom, I was already more turned on than I'd ever been before, more than I'd ever felt with my ex-husband.

August leaned against the doorway, watching as I slowly took off my clothes, one piece at a time. I was fully aware of his gaze traveling over every inch of my body. There was no pretense between us anymore.

I turned on the shower and let the hot water run over my skin, my heart racing with anticipation.

He stayed there, staring at me as though he were under