Kiss in the Shadows

intoxicating aroma of our intimate encounter as soon as he entered the room. Scented candles were strategically placed, casting a romantic glow. Outside, the only traces of nature

ned me against using such adjectives when making love. But I found the candles to be sexy, and Fiore had

es surrounding me, evoking

dles would create a hot and pa

e to be bold and playful. I was only like this with the perso

behind, not even my jewelry. I wanted to be bold, to sta

my skin, as I came from a conservative family. But Fiore had brought out a side of me I didn't know existed. He made me feel

elf with that, as I would be Fiore's partner in all his business transactions. He promised to make me one of the signatories in their family's b

o it was a dresser with a slightly open drawer. As I went to close it, my eyes caught sight of a folded crimson cloth neatly tucked inside. I picked it up, and an instinc

ore and Xylon were still outside, enjoying a drink. Xylon teased Fiore about these being his las

d. "Sh*t, Miranda! Why are you so restless? Relax,"

respecting me and never taking advantage. But now, I couldn't shake off the nerves and tension building inside me. I untied the cloth from my wrist, rea

absurdity. What was I doing? I was being ridiculo

ir

d at the sound o