Chapter: 1976

Bethany's mind went blank. As her breath was stolen away, her body felt light and dizzy.

A flicker of fear passed through her. She instinctively gripped his arm and submitted entirely to him.

Jonathan seemed enchanted by the taste of her lips. Despite no longer being a young man, his desire for her was fervent, and his blood simmered with passion.

The intensity of his kiss overwhelmed her. She found herself gasping for air, so she tried to push him back.

Realizing his impatience, he took a step back and pressed his forehead against hers. “Do you still want this?" he asked.