Erica
With one hand around my throat and another at my nape, Antonio tilted my head up and back for the kiss.
I wanted to keep it limited to the transaction. Kissing him as a thank you but instead I melted into him. As soon as his lips touched mine, my emotions not only came in the form of my tears, but now as he lifted me back up on the table, I parted my legs, inviting him closer so I could kiss him more deeply. My heart stalled in my ribcage as if afraid to beet any longer or else take in the emotions that were started to come out of the shadows.
I told myself, it was okay to let my guard down for this moment. Hearing the worry in my sister’s voice and talking to Gabe had made my heart long for my family. But right now, surrounded by him with his big body pressed against mine as h
