The Breaking of the Barrier

Adrian hesitated at my entrance, his eyes locked with mine, searching for any sign of doubt.

"Are you on birth control?" he asked, his voice strained with restraint.

The question caught me slightly off guard. In all the heat of the moment, I hadn't thought about protection. "Yes," I answered truthfully. "I've been on the pill for years. For... medical reasons."

Relief flashed across his face. "Good," he murmured, leaning down to kiss me deeply.

My heart pounded against my ribcage as I felt him press against me again. His hardness teased my entrance, sending jolts of anticipation through my body. I'd never gone this far with Julian—never wanted to—but with Adrian, every cell in my body craved this connection.

"Hannah," he whispered against my lips, "tell me you want this."

"I want you," I breathed, running my hands down his muscled back. "All of you."