The flame of the candles was the only source of light in the room. Even the moon hidden behind the clouds couldn't send a sliver of light in through the windows. And in that dim light, Xiu felt like she could not only see the sincerity in his eyes, she could feel it. She could feel it piercing through her heart and rising heat throughout her body.
As much as she loved snuggling close against his wonderfully hard muscles, she itched to touch him even more so. Being an actress, Xiu had heard all kinds of cheesy and romantic words in her previous life. But then why did his word always struck a chord she didn't even know existed within her? Where did he even come up with those words that could touch not just her heart but her very soul as well? Either he had an insanely sweet-mouth or he was insanely in love with her.
