When he lifted her, it was as if she weighed nothing at all. Jae's strength felt effortless, and for a moment she was caught between surprise and a flutter in her chest that had nothing to do with being carried.
Her breath caught, a small gasp slipping out before she could stop it. He didn't set her down right away. Instead, he sat and shifted her so she was across his legs, one arm still firm around her.
Their lips met again, slow at first, then with more heat. His breath mingled with hers, warm and quickening, and she found herself leaning in without thinking. Her hands slid up his chest, gripping lightly at his shirt, not wanting to let go.
The rhythm of their kisses built, unhurried but deeper, every movement pulling her closer into him. Her chest rose and fell with short, uneven breaths, her heartbeat thudding so hard she was sure he could feel it.
