Claire’s I gently cupped Sebastian’s cheek. His stubble tickled the soft skin of my palm. He looked into my eyes with such intensity, his movements slow and deliberate. He wasn’t rushing—like he wanted to savor every second of this moment between us. There was a raw hunger in his eyes that made me melt inside. I leaned in and gave him a soft kiss, and he responded with passion, like he’d been waiting for that. I was happy—no, I was overwhelmed with joy. My heart felt like it could burst. What I feel for this man goes way beyond attraction. Sure, I was drawn to him at first, but it grew into something deeper—something I’ve never felt before, not even with the people I used to love. His kisses trailed from my jaw down to my neck, finding that one spot he always seemed to favor. I gasped