Chapter 20

They went home to their room. She turned around as he was closing and locking the door and said:

- I...

He rushed towards her and kissed her. His kiss silenced any protest she may have had. Goosebumps rose on her arms, her neck, and her body, and butterflies fluttered in her belly. He reached for the back of her neck and held her like he wasn’t going to let her get away. Nothing was further from her mind. Bruce's eyes were warm, his thumb traced the side of her neck. Riley opened her mouth and reached for him. Her fingers fanned over his chest, touching him through his shirt, and she closed her eyes. Bruce wrapped his arms around her. His lips lifted from her sweet skin and found her mouth. She groaned into their kiss but made no move to rush the moment. It was as if they had an agreement not to hurry, to make love slowly, thoroughly. Her lips were soft, savory. Bruce's mouth lingered on hers, exploring first with his lips, learning every curve, every motion that made Riley moan, th