Those rare moments of warmth that they shared, she cherished them deeply.

Finally, he ended the kiss and traced his fingertips across her moist lips. "That's how you're supposed to do it. Understand?" he asked.

She snapped back to reality, her gaze cloudy.

Her chest seemed to be stirred by something.

Clara stepped back, breathing heavily. "You..."

"What's wrong? Aren't you going to continue? Or is that the extent of your determination to find your friend?" he asked.

Clara bit her lip. She