Chapter 16: The Alpha's Lover

After she was seated, he took his seat across from her and servants appeared with a bottle of wine and a silver tray of chocolate with berries. Declan lifted a plump berry from the tray and brought it to Desiree’s mouth. She took a tentative bite, feeling her lips brush his fingers. She was surprised by the unexpected tartness of the berry. He finished the remainder of it, licking his fingers before lifting a small disk of chocolate to place on her tongue. She enjoyed the burst of sweetness that took over the tartness of the berry.