August held her firmly and, in one smooth motion, lifted Eloise onto the cool kitchen counter. Their lips never parted. Their bodies already knew the way. The icy marble against her bare skin drew a soft gasp from her, one that was quickly swallowed by his hungry mouth.

August's hands moved with precision. They gripped her waist, slid along her thighs, and then paused… there.

He let out a breath, ragged, his eyes locking onto hers as if he had just discovered something that pushed him comple