Sophia's breath hitched as Liam's hands slid over her skin, leaving a trail of heat in their wake. His touch was deliberate, exploring her with a patience that only heightened the tension coiling between them. She leaned back against the couch, her body responding instinctively, craving more of the intensity radiating from him.
Liam's lips were on her neck now, soft and teasing, trailing kisses that made her toes curl. Every brush of his mouth against her skin sent sparks of pleasure through her, and she couldn't hold back the soft moan that escaped her lips. Encouraged by the sound, Liam shifted closer, his body pressing against hers, warm and solid.
"You're beautiful," he murmured against her collarbone, his voice low and gravelly. His hands moved to her blouse, his fingers deftly undoing the buttons one by one, his gaze never leaving hers. The way he looked at her—as though she was the only person in the world—made her heart race and her defenses crumble.
"Liam," she whispered, her voice shaky, filled with anticipation.
His name on her lips seemed to unravel him. He slid the fabric from her shoulders, revealing the smooth curves of her skin. His hands followed, warm and firm, tracing the lines of her body with a reverence that made her pulse quicken.
"You're incredible," he said, his lips capturing hers again, the kiss deepening with every passing second. Sophia's hands found their way under his shirt, her fingers grazing the hard muscles of his chest, feeling the heat of his skin. He hissed softly at her touch, his body responding in kind, and the sound sent a rush of excitement through her.
He broke the kiss just long enough to pull his shirt over his head, tossing it aside before returning to her, his lips claiming hers with a renewed hunger. The feel of his bare skin against hers was intoxicating, and Sophia arched into him, her body pressing closer as though she couldn't get enough.
His hands roamed lower, his touch igniting every nerve in her body. He paused, his lips brushing her ear as he whispered, "Tell me if you want me to stop."
"Don't stop," she breathed, her voice filled with urgency.
Liam's eyes darkened, and a small smile tugged at the corner of his lips. He lifted her effortlessly, carrying her to the bedroom without breaking contact. The journey felt endless, every step building the anticipation until her heart felt like it might burst.
As they reached the bed, he lowered her gently, his hands never leaving her. The world outside faded, leaving only the two of them, tangled in the heat of the moment. Sophia had never felt this alive, this wanted, and as Liam's lips trailed lower, she gave herself over completely, letting go of every barrier she had carefully built.
For the first time, she wasn't thinking about tomorrow, about the consequences or the complications. All that mattered was here, now, and the man who was quickly becoming impossible to resist.