PIETRA

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PIETRA

- Pietra. His husky voice rasped against my ears. His breath caressed my cheek. And then, he pressed his lips to mine.

I pressed back. My entire body shot up with fire. It was like the kiss connected us through more than just our lips.

Josh teased my lips, his tongue darting against mine, drawing me deeper into his embrace. His hand cupped my cheek, holding my head against his as if he couldn't bear to break the connection. His other hand burned against my back.

In the darkness, every touch, every sensation was out of control. It burned around me, a star going supernova, trailing a line of fire through my universe.

I threaded my fingers through her hair, pulling it out of the ponytail and enjoying the way the silky strands fell across my fingers. I've never been with a guy who had long hair before. Ben's hair had been his number two standard cut… no, I didn't want to think about Ben. Not now.

Too late. Ben's face was dancing in my vision. That carefree smile he wore when he