Unexpected Ties

ed of cash. But, how about

e th

bbled her number on a napkin, pushing it towards Mi

rsation that flowed between them. A pleasant flush crept up Tina's neck, a sta

ael's profile. The dim lighting cast shadows across his face, emphas

s straight nose bridge and thi

na's mind. Heat pooled in her stomach as she caught herself staring, me

ned her inhibitions too much? The air around them crackled with u

Michael Hawkins's mouth. It was as if an invisible artist had painted a

lor of melted chocolate, held galaxies within them, threatening to swallow him whole. He t

ed such a captivating woman. Her beauty wasn't just physical

.. Mi

h an undeniable force. The air itself seemed to hum with unspoken d

armth bloomed in his chest, spreading outwards until it consumed him whole. He fel

ed Michael away. Her eyes, wide with a mixture o

g senses. What the hell just happened? His gaze darted to the

n stain spreading across the tablecloth. A flic

etness of the wine suddenly tasted metallic, tai

atening to consume her. Her vision swam, the room tilting at a sickening angle. In a desperate attempt to

so h

immering with moisture

ucid, spoke up. "Miss More

ed, snatched Michael's glasses before he could blink. They clattered to the floor,

the warmth of her touch sending shivers down his spine. He couldn't tear his gaze from

s a subtle thing, a flicker of something out of place, like a discord

ole his breath. A primal hunger burned in her, a need that transcended reason.

antic. Her fingernails dug into his back, and a low moan escaped her li

ied to pull back, but her grip tightened. "

skin. The sensation was horrifying, a violation that sent a

Tina stumbled, her eyes wide and unfocused. "What's

ad to get her away, get out of there. But a s

e?" he whispered, dread

oreno,

ael lifted Tina and carr

then turned on the shower, d

old shock bringing h

f, curling up in

she seemed sma

but pat her head. "Mis

her flushed cheeks pre

able... I... Micha

already

t before overwhelmed her, drown

ocked eyes with Tina. Against her

nto the tub and stepped in

ps in a kiss. Their tongues met, danc

ade a clic

iousness, there was onl

was what a k

he almost wanted to

ntually caught on, their li

sly unhooked her bra, cu

suckle on one pink nipple, while

h.

stinctively, a