Festive music and the sound of fireworks exploding came from the TV. Lianne Lianne froze for a few seconds before it slowly dawned on her—
The new year was here.
The man was covered in biting frost and snow, as if he had braved a blizzard just to get to her.
After a while inside, the snowflakes melted, dampening the loose strands of hair on his forehead. A hint of coldness brushed against her skin, a stark contrast to the man's burning heat.
He was waiting for her answer. Seeing her silence, his lips covered hers, the force of his kiss intensifying. She felt a slight, tingling pain on her lips and tongue, finally snapping back to her senses.
Lianne was breathing lightly, her gaze hazy as she looked at Seth Sinclair. She heard her own voice, thick and nasal, say:
"Happy New Year."
The man's large hand cradled the back of her neck as he lowered his head and kissed her again. It was a breathless kiss.
