Arthur kissed the side of her neck, moving up to her ear before tracing a slow, heated path down to her shoulders. Zoe closed her eyes, her entire body shivering under the wave of sensations.

He cupped her chin gently and kissed her softly on the lips before murmuring against her mouth,

“You’re incredibly sexy, love…”

She smiled shyly, but she was already surrendering. Arthur pressed his lips to hers again—deeper this time—his kiss a mix of hunger and affection.

With deliberate care, he slipped