Chapter 127

She could feel the heat radiating from his body, his hands now resting on her hips, grounding her.

Nicholas leaned in, his lips brushing her ear as he kissed her earlobe, then trailed soft, wet kisses down her neck. Emily tilted her head back, her body instinctively arching.

She bit her lip to stifle a moan, but a soft sound still escaped. Nicholas continued kissing down her skin, his tongue following each curve. Emily's body burned with heat, a growing ache between her legs. She pressed her thighs together, feeling the tension rise.

Her breath came in shallow gasps, her body trembling under his touch. Every kiss, every caress seemed to ignite a fire deep within her. Nicholas's hands moved slowly, deliberately, tracing the curve of her waist, pulling her closer.

Emily’s pulse raced as the sensation of his lips on her skin became overwhelming, her body aching for more.

She could no longer fight the pull of desire, her body responding to him in ways she couldn’t control.